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Usages of da

• La lampada da tavolo è più utile della luce del corridoio in questo momento.: The table lamp is more useful than the hallway light at this moment.
• Indosso le scarpe da ginnastica per correre nel parco.: I wear sneakers to run in the park.
• Le mie scarpe da ginnastica sono comode ma un po’ vecchie.: My sneakers are comfortable but a bit old.
• Il ferro da stiro era ancora acceso quando hai telefonato.: The iron was still on when you called.
• Parleremo sussurrando, perché la vicina dorme già da un’ora.: We will talk in whispers, because the neighbor has already been sleeping for an hour.
• Vivo qui da due anni.: I have lived here for two years.
• Aspetto l’autobus da mezz’ora, eppure non arriva.: I’ve been waiting for the bus for half an hour, and yet it isn’t arriving.
• Frequento la palestra da sei mesi, eppure sono ancora principiante.: I’ve been going to the gym for six months, and yet I’m still a beginner.
• La parrucchiera mi taglia i capelli da anni ed è molto seria.: The hairdresser has cut my hair for years and is very professional.
• Ho la tosse da due giorni, oggi faccio una visita.: I’ve had a cough for two days; today I’m having a checkup.

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