come mai

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Italian

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Etymology

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Literally, “how [is it] ever [possible that]... ?”.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌko.me‿mˈmaj/, /ˈko.me ˈmaj/
  • Hyphenation: có‧me‧mài

Adverb

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come mai?

  1. (idiomatic) why, how come, why on Earth
    Synonym: perché?
    Come mai non sei venuto alla festa? ― Why didn't you come to the party?
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