What does ormai in Italian mean?
What is the meaning of the word ormai in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use ormai in Italian.
The word ormai in Italian means by now, already, by now, by then, by the time, it's been too long, for too long a time. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word ormai
by nowavverbio (adesso, a questo punto) (adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.") Ormai non ci resta altro che la casa. Ormai saranno già partiti, è inutile telefonargli a casa. Non mi serve più il tuo aiuto perché ormai ho finito di fare i compiti. At this point, all we have left is the house. They will have left by now, it's useless to call the house. I no longer need your help because at this point, I've already finished the homework. |
alreadyavverbio (già) (adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.") |
by now, by then, by the timeavverbio (enfatico (già, in quel momento) (adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.") Arrivammo che ormai l'ufficio era chiuso. By the time we arrived, the office was closed. |
it's been too long, for too long a time
(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.") |
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