How to Say ‘Or you'll get wet’ in Italian
Sennó si bagna
💬 Usage Tip: 'Sennó' is a colloquial term that means 'otherwise'.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Sennó
[sen-NO]
Otherwise
Used to indicate a possible outcome if something is not done.
Sbrigati, sennó perderai il treno.
Hurry up, otherwise you will miss the train.
si
[see]
Yourself
Refers to the identity of the person being addressed.
Si alzi in piedi.
Stand up yourself.
bagna
[BAH-nya]
Gets wet
Becoming damp with liquid, especially water.
Si bagna sotto la pioggia.
He gets wet in the rain.
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