Translation of Italian word "mettere" to English
mettere
/ˈmet.te.re/
How to use
Used to indicate the act of placing or putting something.
🇬🇧 English
to put, to place
Example
Metti le chiavi sul tavolo per favore.
Put the keys on the table please.
Oggi metto la giacca blu.
Today I am wearing the blue jacket.
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Common phrases
- mettere qualcosa da parte— to put something aside
- mettere qualcosa in ordine— to put something in order
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Frequency rank: #65 in Italian
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What does the Italian word "mettere" mean?▼
The Italian word "mettere" means "to put, to place" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Collocare qualcosa in un luogo." (which translates as "Put the keys on the table please.").
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