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stare zitto



Definitions

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stare zitto
     1. v. (intransitive) to be quiet, to shut up
           Sta' zitto! – Shut up!
Analysis
stare  ©
     1. v. (intransitive) to stay, remain
           stare attenti (a) - to pay attention (to)
           Starà a casa. - He/she will stay at home.
     2. v. (intransitive, followed by a) to keep, stick
     3. v. (intransitive, followed by a gerund) to be doing something (present continuous)
zitto
     1. adj. quiet, silent
     2. interj. be quiet!, shush!, sh!



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