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Breakdown of Questo problema è complesso, ma possiamo risolverlo insieme.
essere
to be
ma
but
noi
we
potere
to be able
insieme
together
lo
it
il problema
the problem
complesso
complex
risolvere
to solve
Questions & Answers about Questo problema è complesso, ma possiamo risolverlo insieme.
What does complesso mean in this sentence?
Complesso translates to "complex" or "complicated." It describes the problem as multifaceted or intricate.
Why is the pronoun lo attached to risolvere to form risolverlo?
In Italian, object pronouns are often attached to the end of an infinitive. Here, lo stands in for "the problem" (il problema), so risolverlo literally means "to solve it."
What is the role of insieme in the sentence?
Insieme means "together." It emphasizes that the action (solving the problem) will be done collaboratively, highlighting the idea of teamwork.
Why is the subject pronoun noi (we) omitted in the clause possiamo risolverlo insieme?
Italian frequently drops subject pronouns when the verb's conjugation already indicates the subject. In possiamo (we can), the first person plural is clear without explicitly stating noi.
How does the conjunction ma function within this sentence?
Ma means "but" and is used to introduce a contrast. It connects the idea that although the problem is complex, there’s optimism and willingness to solve it together.
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