Italian · word
per
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/per/preposition
Meanings
- preposition · A1
Used to indicate the purpose, destination, or intended recipient of an action.
Questo regalo è per te.
- preposition · A2
Used to express movement through a place or the duration of an event.
Abbiamo camminato per la città per due ore.
- preposition · B1
Used to indicate the cause, reason, or motive behind something.
La strada è chiusa per neve.
Appears in 50 scenarios
Order a coffeeOrder at the counter and say how you want your drink. Pay at the cafePay with your card and say goodbye politely. Ask for the restroomAsk a staff member where to find the restroom. Ask for a priceCheck the price of an item with the shopkeeper. Buy bottled waterChoose a bottle of water and pay at the kiosk. Ask someone to repeatAsk the speaker to slow down or say that again.
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