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Usages of ora
Ora sto tornando al fiume per fare una pausa rinfrescante.
Now I am returning to the river to take a refreshing break.
Ora bevo acqua.
Now I drink water.
Ho bisogno di acqua ora.
I need water now.
Ora voglio fare una passeggiata nel bosco vicino a casa, perché desidero un po’ di tranquillità.
Now I want to take a walk in the woods near the house, because I want a bit of tranquility.
Ora sto bevendo un po’ di acqua fresca in giardino.
Now I am drinking a bit of fresh water in the garden.
Ho una maggiore consapevolezza ora.
I have greater awareness now.
Non pensavo tu avessi ragione, ma ora comprendo il tuo punto di vista.
I didn’t think you were right, but now I understand your point of view.
Avevo pulito il corrimano, ma ora è di nuovo polveroso.
I had cleaned the handrail, but now it is dusty again.
Perfino il coltello più grande ora ha un posto ordinato nel cassetto.
Even the biggest knife now has an orderly place in the drawer.
Non piegarlo ora, lascialo asciugare al sole.
Don’t fold it now, let it dry in the sun.
Marco ha dimenticato il rasoio in bagno e ora non può radersi.
Marco forgot the razor in the bathroom and now he can’t shave.
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