Troppe notti stavo chiuso fuori
Too many nights I stayed locked out
Language note: Note the use of 'troppe' to emphasize an overwhelming occurrence of events.
Culture note: Italians sometimes use exaggerated phrases to express strong emotions or frequent happenings.
Context: You recall the numerous nights you've spent outside.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Troppe
[TROH-ppeh]
too many
An excessive quantity or amount.
Troppe persone sono venute alla festa.
Too many people came to the party.
notti
[NOH-tee]
nights
The period of darkness in each twenty-four hours.
Ho passato troppe notti senza dormire.
I spent too many nights without sleeping.
stavo
[STAH-voh]
I was
Used to indicate being in a state or condition.
Stavo migliorando ogni giorno.
I was improving every day.
chiuso
[KYOO-zoh]
closed
Not open; shut.
Lasciare la porta chiusa.
Keep the door closed.
fuori
[FWOH-ree]
out
Used to indicate movement to the exterior.
Rimanere fuori durante la tempesta.
Stay outside during the storm.
Phrase Parts
Troppe notti
Stavo chiuso fuori
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