quando
when
Parola che si usa per indicare il momento in cui avviene o avverrà un fatto.
"Quando" is an Italian adverb and conjunction that means "when" in English.
Meaning and Usage:
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Adverb:
- Used to ask about the time something happens.
- Example: Quando arriva il treno? — When does the train arrive?
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Conjunction:
- Used to introduce a time-related subordinate clause.
- Example: Ti chiamerò quando arrivo. — I will call you when I arrive.
Etymology:
- Derived from Latin "quando", with the same meaning.
Related expressions:
- Subito quando — just when
- Da quando — since when
Synonyms:
- As an interrogative adverb in temporal context, there isn't a direct synonym in Italian.
- Expressing "at the time that," sometimes replaced by "in cui" (in which), depending on context.
Antonyms:
- There isn’t a direct antonym, but conceptually antonyms would be adverbs or conjunctions indicating other temporal relations like "never" (mai).
In sum, "quando" is a fundamental temporal word in Italian used to ask or relate to the time something occurs.
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Examples
Quando arrivi a casa?adverb
When do you arrive home?
Quando piove, porto l'ombrello.conjunction
When it rains, I carry an umbrella.
Quando ho fame, mangio una mela.conjunction
When I am hungry, I eat an apple.
Quando finisce la lezione?adverb
When does the lesson end?
Quando ero piccolo, giocavo in giardino.conjunction
When I was little, I played in the garden.
Quando apri la finestra?adverb
When do you open the window?
Ascolto la musica quando cucino.conjunction
I listen to music when I cook.
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