Facciamo decidere al cielo anche questo?
Are we going to let heaven decide that too?
Language note: Shows rhetorical questioning to signify indecision or humor.
Culture note: Often used light-heartedly to defer decision making to a higher power.
Context: The man jokingly suggests they should let the sky decide when to have the ice cream.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Facciamo
[faht-CHAH-moh]
Let's make
Often used to suggest taking an action as a group.
Facciamo decidere al cielo anche questo dilemma.
Let's make the sky decide this dilemma too.
decidere
[deh-CHEE-deh-reh]
decide
Implies making a choice or determination.
Vediamo chi deve decidere.
Let's see who has to decide.
al
[ahl]
to the
Used to indicate movement or direction.
Lo lasciamo al caso.
We leave it to chance.
cielo
[CHE-lō]
sky
Refers to the vast expanse above the earth.
Guardiamo le stelle nel cielo.
Let's look at the stars in the sky.
anche
[AHN-keh]
also
Used to show inclusion in addition to previous statements.
Anche lui vuole venire.
He wants to come too.
questo
[KWEHS-toh]
this
Refers to a specific object or idea.
Questo non mi sembra giusto.
This doesn't seem right to me.
Phrase Parts
Facciamo decidere al cielo
Anche
Questo
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