Translation of Italian word "lungi" to English
lungi
/ˈlun.dʒi/
How to use
The Italian preposition 'lungi' means 'far from' (Far from). It connects words and introduces complements indicating direction, location, manner, or relation. The preposition 'lungi' often corresponds to different prepositions in English depending on the context — a one-to-one translation rarely works.
🇬🇧 English
far from
Example
Lungi da me l'idea di criticare il tuo lavoro.
Far from me the idea of criticizing your work.
Vive lungi dal fracasso e dal caos della città.
He lives far from the noise and chaos of city.
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Common phrases
- Lungi da me l'idea di criticare il tuo lavoro.— Far from me the idea of criticizing your work.
- Vive lungi dal fracasso e dal caos della città.— He lives far from the noise and chaos of city.
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What does the Italian word "lungi" mean?▼
The Italian word "lungi" means "far from" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Lungi da me l'idea di criticare il tuo lavoro." (which translates as "Far from me the idea of criticizing your work.").
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