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Breakdown of Dopo la tempesta, controlliamo la cassaforte e troviamo tutto in ordine.
trovare
to find
in
in
e
and
dopo
after
noi
we
controllare
to check
tutto
everything
l'ordine
the order
la tempesta
the storm
la cassaforte
the safe
Questions & Answers about Dopo la tempesta, controlliamo la cassaforte e troviamo tutto in ordine.
What does Dopo la tempesta literally mean, and why is dopo used here instead of dopo di?
Dopo la tempesta literally means “after the storm.” In Italian you can use dopo as a preposition directly followed by a noun (without di). You only need di when dopo is followed by a clause or verb (e.g., dopo di aver mangiato – “after having eaten”).
Why is there a comma after tempesta?
In Italian, a comma often separates an introductory adverbial phrase from the main clause. Here, Dopo la tempesta explains when something happens, so it’s set off by a comma.
What form and tense is controlliamo, and how would you translate it?
Controlliamo is the first person plural of the present indicative of controllare (“to check”). It means “we check” or “we’re checking.”
What exactly is a cassaforte, and how would you use it in English?
A cassaforte is a safe or strongbox—a secure lockable box for valuables. In English, you’d say “safe” (as in “bank safe” or “home safe”).
Why is the verb troviamo used instead of something like abbiamo or vediamo?
Troviamo is from trovare (“to find”), emphasizing the discovery or verification that we find everything in order. Abbiamo would mean “we have,” and vediamo would mean “we see,” neither of which precisely conveys finding or confirming.
What does tutto in ordine mean, and is in ordine an idiomatic expression?
Tutto in ordine means “everything is in order.” Yes, in ordine is an idiomatic phrase meaning “tidy,” “organized,” or “all set.” It can describe objects (a room) or situations (paperwork, results).
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