Usages of da
Credo che il certificato sia già pronto da ieri.
I think the certificate has already been ready since yesterday.
Studio in biblioteca da settembre.
I have been studying in the library since September.
È da stamattina che il cassiere aspetta il segretario per firmare il modulo.
It’s since this morning that the cashier has been waiting for the male secretary to sign the form.
È da ieri che il portiere aspetta il barbiere, perché vuole farsi sistemare la barba.
It’s since yesterday that the porter has been waiting for the barber, because he wants to have his beard trimmed.
È da ieri che la tabaccaia tiene da parte la rivista per il segretario.
It’s since yesterday that the female tobacconist has been keeping the magazine aside for the male secretary.
È da stamattina che la cuoca prepara il brodo per la cena.
The cook has been preparing the broth for dinner since this morning.
La dottoressa mi chiede quali sintomi ho da ieri sera.
The doctor asks me what symptoms I have had since last night.
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