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When is used in Italian?

The Italian word "quando" is the equivalent of "when" in English. It is used in various grammatical contexts:

1. Asking about time:

* Quando arrivi? (When are you arriving?)

* Quando hai finito? (When did you finish?)

* Quando hai iniziato a imparare l'italiano? (When did you start learning Italian?)

2. Indicating a point in time:

* Quando ero bambino, amavo giocare a calcio. (When I was a child, I loved playing football.)

* Quando ho visto il suo sorriso, mi sono innamorato. (When I saw her smile, I fell in love.)

* Quando arriverà il treno, partirò. (When the train arrives, I will leave.)

3. Indicating a condition:

* Quando hai tempo, vieni a trovarmi. (When you have time, come visit me.)

* Quando finisco il lavoro, ti chiamo. (When I finish work, I will call you.)

* Quando piove, non esco. (When it rains, I don't go out.)

4. Introducing a subordinate clause:

* Quando sei a Roma, visita il Colosseo. (When you're in Rome, visit the Colosseum.)

* Quando ho mangiato, mi sono sentito meglio. (When I ate, I felt better.)

* Quando ti sei svegliato, mi hai chiamato? (When you woke up, did you call me?)

5. Expressing surprise or disbelief:

* Quando! Non ci credo! (When! I don't believe it!)

* Quando, mi hai detto la verità? (When, did you tell me the truth?)

In summary: "Quando" is a versatile word in Italian, used to ask about time, indicate a point in time, express conditions, introduce subordinate clauses, and even express surprise or disbelief.

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