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poi

then

adverb POH-ee Common
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Also means

afterwards

Usage Note

Poi means 'then' or 'afterwards' in temporal sequence (prima mangio, poi esco = 'first I eat, then I go out') and also 'besides / moreover' in argumentative discourse (e poi, non è giusto = 'and besides, it's not fair'). It is distinct from allora (which can mean 'then' as a logical consequence or filler).

Examples

"Prima studia, poi esci."

Natural Translation

First study, then go out.

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