Se la Madonna la buttasse
If Mary throws it
Language note: 'La Madonna' refers to the Virgin Mary respected in Italy.
Culture note: Using religious references reflects cultural heritage.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Se
[seh]
If
Introduces a conditional clause.
Se la Madonna decidesse, potremmo riuscire.
If the Madonna decides, we might succeed.
la
[lah]
her
Referring to a female person.
Se la Madonna la vedesse...
If the Madonna saw her...
Madonna
[Mah-doh-nnah]
Madonna
A term for the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus.
La Madonna è un simbolo importante.
The Madonna is an important symbol.
la
[lah]
her
Referring to a female person.
Se la Madonna la vedesse...
If the Madonna saw her...
buttasse
[boot-tah-seh]
threw
Past tense of 'throw'; to cause something to fly through the air.
Immagina se la Madonna la buttasse giù.
Imagine if the Madonna threw it down.
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