Due: quelli ce vogliono vedere la mamma;
Two: If you want to see your mommy
Language note: The phrase 'vogliono vedere la mamma' is an example of how Italians value family ties.
Culture note: The Italian culture highly values family, making this a humorous exaggeration.
Context: Guido continues listing the reasons for losing points.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Due
[DOOH-eh]
Two
Indicating the second item in a series.
Due persone hanno chiesto di vedere la mamma.
Two people asked to see mom.
quelli
[KWEL-lee]
those
Used to identify specific people or things mentioned.
Quelli che vivono lontano spesso vogliono tornare a casa.
Those who live far often want to return home.
ce
[CHE]
there
Used as a placeholder in subject position for things that became apparent, mostly as part of informal speech.
Ce sono molti ragazzi che vogliono vedere la mamma.
There are many kids who want to see their mom.
vogliono
[VOHL-yoh-noh]
want
To have a desire to possess or do something.
Molti ragazzi vogliono andare a casa dalla mamma.
Many kids want to go home to their mom.
vedere
[veh-DEH-reh]
to see
The action of perceiving with the eyes.
Devono vedere la mamma il prima possibile.
They need to see mom as soon as possible.
la
[lah]
the
Definite article used before a singular noun.
La mamma li sta aspettando a casa.
Mom is waiting for them at home.
mamma
[MAM-mah]
mom
A child's term for their mother.
La mamma si prende sempre cura di loro.
Mom always takes care of them.
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