come
how, like, as
Beginner Adverb
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Pronunciation
/ˈko.me/
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Cultural Note
Come is one of the most versatile Italian words. 'Come ti chiami?' (What is your name?) literally asks 'How do you call yourself?' This reflects the Italian tendency to frame identity questions in terms of manner rather than possession.
📝 Example Sentences
Come stai?
How are you?
Come si dice in italiano?
How do you say it in Italian?
È bella come il sole.
She is beautiful like the sun.