Lei é stato molto gentile con me.
You've been so nice to me.
Context: You meet someone at a cafe who has just helped you carry your groceries to your car.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Lei
[ley]
she
Refers to a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.
Lei è la mia amica.
She is my friend.
é
[eh]
is
Indicates a state of being.
É primavera.
It is spring.
stato
[stah-toh]
been
Refers to the state or situation in the past or prior.
È stato un buon amico.
He has been a good friend.
molto
[mohl-toh]
very
To a great extent or degree.
Mi sei molto mancato.
I missed you very much.
gentile
[jen-tee-leh]
kind
Showing a considerate, generous disposition.
È stato gentile a darmi un passaggio.
It was kind of him to give me a ride.
con
[kohn]
with
Accompanies another person or thing.
Prendi il caffè con me.
Have coffee with me.
me
[meh]
me
The self-reference of the speaker.
Puoi parlare con me.
You can talk to me.
Phrase Parts
Lei é stato
Molto gentile
Con me
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