Già
Example: Ho già mangiato prima di uscire di casa.
Definition
"Già" is an adverb in Italian used to indicate that something has already happened or has been completed before a certain point in time. For example, in the sentence 'Ho già mangiato prima di uscire di casa,' it means 'I have already eaten before leaving the house.'
Etymology
The Italian word "già" comes from the Latin word 'iam,' which means 'already' or 'now.' Over time, 'iam' evolved in the Italian language to become 'già,' retaining its original meaning. Did you know that similar words with the same Latin root appear in other Romance languages, such as 'ya' in Spanish?
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