What does dove in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word dove in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use dove in Italian.

The word dove in Italian means where, where, where, whereas, if, in case, where, must, have to, must, need to, have to, should be, must be, owe, duty, obligation, who knows where, from where, where do you come from?, where were we?, where the sun doesn't shine, where requested, Where are you?, watch where you're going, the how and the where, to obey the orders of those who pay you, where have you been?, not know where to turn, not even know where you live, everywhere, all around, far and wide, bite the hand that feeds you, bite the hand that feeds you. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word dove

where

avverbio (in quale luogo?)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Dove andiamo in vacanza quest'estate?

Where are we going on holiday this summer?

where

congiunzione (nel luogo in cui)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

Vai pure dove ti pare, io non mi muovo da qui.

ⓘQuesta frase non è una traduzione della frase inglese. This is where I live.

where

congiunzione (il luogo in cui)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

Ecco dove abita; non è molto lontano da casa tua.

ⓘQuesta frase non è una traduzione della frase inglese. I don't know where I am.

whereas

congiunzione (raro (laddove, invece)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

Preferì andare a giocare, dove avrebbe dovuto studiare.

He chose to go and play, whereas he should have studied.

if, in case

congiunzione (raro (se, qualora)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

Dove non volessi venire, resterai a casa.

If you don't want to come you will stay at home.

where

sostantivo maschile (luogo di svolgimento)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Il dove e il come dell'operazione non sono ancora noti.

The where and the when still need to be determined.

must

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (essere obbligati a)

(auxiliary verb: Helping verb--for example, "She is running." "It has been lost.")

Per passare la dogana dobbiamo mostrare i documenti.

I must give him an answer.

have to, must

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (essere necessario)

(auxiliary verb: Helping verb--for example, "She is running." "It has been lost.")

Dobbiamo pensare rapidamente a una soluzione.

We have to think of a solution quickly.

need to, have to

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (avere bisogno di fare [qc])

(auxiliary verb: Helping verb--for example, "She is running." "It has been lost.")

Devo comprare qualcosa da mangiare.

I need to (or: have to) buy something to eat.

should be

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (accingersi a fare [qc])

(auxiliary verb: Helping verb--for example, "She is running." "It has been lost.")

Adesso dobbiamo andare.

We should be going.

must be

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (essere possibile, probabile)

(auxiliary verb: Helping verb--for example, "She is running." "It has been lost.")

Non so la lunghezza precisa del tavolo, ma questa tovaglia dovrebbe andare bene.

I don't know the exact length of the table, but this table cloth must be long enough.

owe

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (anche figurato (essere debitore di [qc])

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Mi devi ancora i cento euro che ti avevo prestato! Devo tutta la mia carriera a Giovanna che mi ha sempre sostenuto.

You still owe me the hundred euro I lent you! I owe my entire career to Giovanna who always supported me.

duty, obligation

sostantivo maschile (obbligo morale o giuridico)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

È un tuo dovere prenderti cura di tua nonna. Difendere la patria è un dovere di ogni cittadino.

It's your duty (or: obligation) to take care of your grandmother. Defending the fatherland is the duty (or: obligation) of every citizen.

who knows where

from where

congiunzione (da quale luogo)

where do you come from?

where were we?

where the sun doesn't shine

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

where requested

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Where are you?

verbo (nel punto in cui ti trovi)

watch where you're going

the how and the where

to obey the orders of those who pay you

where have you been?

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

That happened weeks ago! Where have you been?

not know where to turn

not even know where you live

(literal)

everywhere, all around, far and wide

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

bite the hand that feeds you

(figurative)

bite the hand that feeds you

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