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Io con la siga'

Me with the cigarette

Language note: 'Io' is the pronoun for 'I.' It’s common to drop subject pronouns in Italian unless emphasizing like here.

Culture note: Cigarettes often symbolize contemplation or nonchalance in Italian cinema.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Io

[EE-oh]

I

Used by the speaker to refer to themselves.

Io sono felice.

I am happy.

con

[kohn]

with

Accompanied by or having something.

Vado con te.

I go with you.

la

[lah]

the

Definite article specifying something specific.

La casa è grande.

The house is big.

siga

[SEE-gah]

cigarette

A thin cylinder of finely cut tobacco rolled in paper for smoking.

Io con la siga sono tranquillo.

With the cigarette I am calm.

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