of in Italian
of in Italian is di, per, verso — of means used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
of in Italian
di
di
Belonging to (someone or something) as something they possess or have as a characteristic; the "possessive genitive". (With abstract nouns, this intersects with the subjective genitive, above under "agency" senses.) [from 13th c.]
per
Belonging to (someone or something) as something they possess or have as a characteristic; the "possessive genitive". (With abstract nouns, this intersects with the subjective genitive, above under "agency" senses.) [from 13th c.]
verso
Belonging to (someone or something) as something they possess or have as a characteristic; the "possessive genitive". (With abstract nouns, this intersects with the subjective genitive, above under "agency" senses.) [from 13th c.]
What does "of" mean?
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prep Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
"The cover of the book was torn."
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prep Used to indicate what something is made from or consists of.
"The bridge was built of stone."
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prep Used to indicate the source, cause, or origin of something.
"The old dog died of natural causes last winter."
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prep Used to introduce the subject that something is about or concerns.
"They spoke of old times."
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of in a sentence
- The cover of the book was torn.
- She is a friend of mine.
- The bridge was built of stone.
- The necklace was made of tiny glass beads.
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What is "of" in Italian?
"of" in Italian is di, per, verso. of means: Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
How do you use "of" in a sentence?
Example: "The cover of the book was torn." In Italian, "of" is di, per, verso.
Are there other ways to say "of" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "of": di, per, verso.
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