Che sbatti!
What a drag!
Language note: Expresses annoyance or frustration.
Culture note: Perfect for when things don't go as planned.
Context: Later, while discussing a cumbersome project at work, Luca expresses his frustration.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Che
[keh]
What
Expresses a sense of exclamation.
Che sbatti dover fare tutto da solo!
What a hassle having to do everything alone!
sbatti
[SBAH-tee]
a hassle
Used to describe an annoying or troublesome situation.
È stato davvero un sbatti immenso oggi.
Today was really a massive hassle.
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