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E mi sono chiesto:

And I asked myself:

Language note: Reflective questioning 'mi sono chiesto' is a good way to express curiosity or reflection.

Culture note: Italians are known for being reflective and philosophical.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[EH]

and

Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences.

Ho pane e burro.

I have bread and butter.

[mee]

myself

Reflexive form of 'mi', referring back to the speaker.

Mi lavo ogni mattina.

I wash myself every morning.

sono

[SOH-no]

First person singular of the verb 'essere', meaning 'to be'.

Mi sono perso.

I am lost.

chiesto

[KEE-ehs-toh]

asked

To put a question to someone.

Mi sono chiesto se arriva.

I asked myself if he is coming.

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