Ma a lei
But to you
Language note: Italian pronouns are often omitted, but here it adds emphasis.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ma
[mah]
But
Used to introduce a contrasting statement.
Ma a lei
But to her
a
[ah]
To
Used to indicate a direction or position.
Andrò a casa sua.
I will go to her house.
lei
[ley]
Her
A pronoun used to refer to a female person.
Ho dato un libro a lei.
I gave a book to her.
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