Devi essere
You must be
Language note: A phrase used for making lighthearted guesses.
Context: You playfully suggest they must be from a famous city.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Devi
[DEH-vee]
you must
Indicates necessity or obligation.
Conosci il detto Devi essere preparato.
You know the saying 'You must be prepared'.
essere
[EHS-seh-reh]
to be
Infinitive form of the verb 'be', indicating existence or identity.
Nella vita moderna bisogna essere flessibili, come in Devi essere.
In modern life, one has to be flexible, as in 'You must be'.
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