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È passato così tanto tempo!

It's been such a long time!

Context: Your in-law comments that it has been a long time since the last meeting.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

È

[Eh]

It has

Used to indicate the recent occurrence of something.

Ti rendi conto che è passato un anno?

Do you realize that a year has passed?

passato

[pahs-sah-toh]

passed

Indicates a period that has elapsed.

È passato il tempo da quando ci siamo visti l'ultima volta.

The time has passed since we last saw each other.

così

[Koh-zee]

so

Used to emphasize extent or degree.

Ho così tante cose da raccontarti!

I have so many things to tell you!

tanto

[Tahn-toh]

much

Denotes a significant quantity or degree.

Abbiamo così tanto da condividere.

We have so much to share.

tempo

[Tehm-poh]

time

Refers to a duration or segment of existence.

Quanto tempo è passato dalla nostra ultima conversazione.

How much time has passed since our last conversation.

Phrase Parts

È passato

Così tanto tempo!

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