Perché hai tutto ciò che sto cercando.
Because you have everything I'm looking for.
Language note: The word 'cercando' comes from 'cercare', making it useful for seeking or searching.
Culture note: This line draws a laugh for its cleverness and modern reference.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Perché
[per-keh]
because
Used to give a reason or explanation.
Ho ritardato perché c'era traffico.
I was late because there was traffic.
hai
[ai]
you have
Second person singular of 'to have'.
Hai una penna?
Do you have a pen?
tutto
[toot-to]
everything
All things; all the facts
Hai tutto quello che vuoi.
You have everything you want.
ciò
[cho]
that
Used to specify a certain thing or person.
Questa è una cosa che mi piace.
This is something that I like.
che
[keh]
that
Conjunction used in describing.
Ho detto che sarebbe venuto.
I said that he would come.
sto
[sto]
I am
First person singular of 'to be'.
Sto mangiando.
I am eating.
cercando
[cher-kan-do]
looking for
Searching or trying to find something.
Sto cercando un libro.
I am looking for a book.
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