Insomma, studiamo un’ora e poi ci fermiamo per un caffè.

So, let’s study for an hour and then stop for a coffee.

Breakdown of Insomma, studiamo un’ora e poi ci fermiamo per un caffè.

• e: and
• per: for
• noi: we
• poi: then

Questions & Answers about Insomma, studiamo un’ora e poi ci fermiamo per un caffè.

What does insomma mean here?

Here insomma works as a discourse marker, not in its more literal sense of in short or all things considered.

In this sentence, it sounds like:

• so
• well then
• alright
• anyway

It helps introduce a conclusion, decision, or next step in the conversation. So Insomma, studiamo un’ora... feels like So, let’s study for an hour...

Why does studiamo mean let’s study instead of we study?

In Italian, the 1st person plural present tense often does the job of an English let’s form.

So:

• studiamo can mean we study
• but in the right context it can also mean let’s study

This is very common with suggestions or proposals:

• Andiamo! = Let’s go!
• Mangiamo? = Shall we eat? / Let’s eat?
• Studiamo un’ora = Let’s study for an hour

The context tells you whether it is a plain statement or a suggestion.

Why is there no word for for before un’ora?