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insomma

in short

adverb een-SOHM-mah Less Common
Communication Expressions

Origin: from 'in' + 'somma', sum

Also means

so-so

Usage Note

Insomma wraps up a thought as 'in short' or 'all in all'. On its own as a reply it means 'so-so', and raised in tone (Insomma!) it expresses mild exasperation, like 'come on!'.

Examples

"Insomma, non mi è piaciuto."

Natural Translation

In short, I didn't like it.

Literal Translation

In-short, not to-me is pleased.

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