Translation of Italian word "comma" to English
comma
/ˈkom.ma/
How to use
The Italian noun 'comma' (masculine) denotes 'clause, paragraph' (Clause, paragraph of an article). It typically takes the definite article 'il'. The diminutive and augmentative forms of 'comma' (e.g. with suffixes like -ino, -one, -etto, -accio) are common in informal Italian and express affection, size, or disapproval.
🇬🇧 English
clause, paragraph
Example
Il secondo comma stabilisce le sanzioni per chi sgarra.
The second clause establishes penalties for offenders.
L'avvocato cita il comma tre per difendere il cliente.
The lawyer cites paragraph three to defend client.
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- virgola— semicolon
- L'avvocato cita il comma tre per difendere il cliente.— The lawyer cites paragraph three to defend client.
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What does the Italian word "comma" mean?▼
The Italian word "comma" means "clause, paragraph" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Il secondo comma stabilisce le sanzioni per chi sgarra." (which translates as "The second clause establishes penalties for offenders.").
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