Mo li prendo a calci 'sti portoni
I'll kick these doors
Language note: Contractions like 'mo' and 'sti' add to the sentence's punchiness, a typical Italian speech style.
Culture note: Illustrates a rebellious attitude, reflecting youthful defiance found in Italian rock culture.
Context: You express your frustration by taking action against obstacles.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Mo
[Moh]
Now
At the present moment.
Mo inizio a lavorare.
Now I start working.
li
[lee]
them
Referring to previously mentioned things or people.
Ho raccolto i libri e li ho messi sul tavolo.
I picked up the books and placed them on the table.
prendo
[PREHN-doh]
take
To reach for and hold.
Prendo una decisione importante.
I make an important decision.
a
[ah]
to
Used for indication of purpose.
Devo andare a scuola.
I have to go to school.
calci
[KAHL-chee]
kicks
A strike or blow with the foot.
Adoro giocare a calci il pallone.
I love playing kickball.
sti
[stee]
these
Used to refer to specific things or people close at hand.
'Sti libri sono molti interessanti.
These books are very interesting.
portoni
[pohr-TOH-nee]
big doors
Large gates or doors, especially of a monumental or grand structure.
Gli studenti si sono seduti davanti ai portoni della scuola.
The students sat in front of the school's big doors.
Phrase Parts
Mo li prendo a calci
sti
portoni
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