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funzionare

work

verb foon-tsyoh-NAH-reh Less Common
Grammar & Structure

Also means

function

Usage Note

Funzionare means 'to work' in the sense of a device or system operating properly, not a person doing a job (that is lavorare). A broken machine non funziona, and you ask come funziona? ('how does it work?').

Examples

"La radio non funziona più."

Natural Translation

The radio doesn't work anymore.

Literal Translation

The radio not works more.

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