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convenire

be worthwhile

verb kohn-veh-NEE-reh Less Common

Origin: from Latin convenire, 'to come together'

Also means

agree

Usage Note

Convenire is most common impersonally: conviene means 'it's worth it' or 'it's advisable', as in conviene partire presto. It also means 'to agree' on something, and convenuto can be a noun for a meeting's attendee. It conjugates like venire.

Examples

"Conviene partire presto domani."

Natural Translation

It's best to leave early tomorrow.

Literal Translation

It-is-worthwhile to-leave early tomorrow.

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