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Stare zitti e buoni

Keep quiet and good

Language note: The phrase 'stare zitti' literally means 'keep quiet'—a command often used.

Culture note: It reflects societal expectations in Italy's tradition-bound culture to value order.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Stare

[STAH-ray]

To stay

Remain in the same place.

Devi stare a casa oggi.

You must stay at home today.

zitti

[ZEET-tee]

silent

Not making or accompanied by any sound.

Dovresti rimanere zitti in biblioteca.

You should stay silent in the library.

[eh]

and

Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences.

Silenzio e calma sono importanti.

Silence and calm are important.

buoni

[BWOH-nee]

good

To behave or show positive manners.

I bambini devono essere buoni.

The children must be good.

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