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su

on

preposition SOO Common

Origin: from Latin sursum

Also means

about

Usage Note

Su means 'on' or 'upon' and, with topics, 'about' (un libro su Roma). It combines into sul, sulla, sui. As an interjection su! urges someone on ('come on!').

Examples

"Il libro è sul tavolo."

Natural Translation

The book is on the table.

Literal Translation

The book is on-the table.

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