Come procedono le cose
How things are going
Language note: An informal way to inquire about someone's current situation.
Culture note: In Italy, small talk includes asking about one's well-being, which helps build rapport.
Context: They are curious about your future endeavors.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Come
[KOH-meh]
How
Used to inquire about the condition or manner of something.
Come procedono le cose sul lavoro?
How are things proceeding at work?
procedono
[pro-CHEH-doh-noh]
Proceed
To go forward or continue an action.
Vediamo come procedono le cose nel progetto.
Let's see how things proceed in the project.
le
[leh]
The
Definite article in Italian.
Le nuvole coprono il cielo.
The clouds cover the sky.
cose
[KOH-zeh]
Things
Objects, matters, or situations.
Le cose sono migliorate molto.
Things have improved a lot.
Phrase Parts
Come
Procedono
Le cose
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