How to Say ‘With wax wings on the back’ in Italian
Con ali in cera alla schiena
kohn AH-lee een CHEH-rah AH-lah SKEE-nah
[kohn AH-lee een CHEH-rah AH-lah SKEE-nah]
💬 Usage Tip: Evokes vulnerability and ambition, inspired by classical mythology.
🇮🇹 In Italy: This imagery suggests fragility in aspirations, akin to many Italian legends.
Phrase Breakdown
Con ali
kohn AH-lee
Words in this phrase
Con
[kohn]
With
Denotes accompaniment or possession.
Viaggio con un sorriso.
Travel with a smile.
ali
[AH-lee]
wings
Parts of an object used for flying.
Volava con ali di carta.
He flew with paper wings.
In cera alla schiena
een CHEH-rah AH-lah SKEE-nah
Words in this phrase
in
[een]
in
Describes presence within or inside.
Stare in piedi in fila.
Stand in line.
cera
[CHEH-rah]
wax
Substance used with candles or polish.
Modellare in cera è divertente.
Modeling in wax is fun.
alla
[AH-lah]
to the
Towards or in the direction of something.
Girare alla pagina successiva.
Turn to the next page.
schiena
[SKEE-nah]
back
Reverse side of the body or object.
Portare lo zaino sulla schiena.
Carry the backpack on the back.
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