How the word "stare zitto" is translated into English
A volte è meglio stare zitto.
[a ˈvvolte ˈɛ ˈmmɛʎʎo ˈstare ˈtsitto.]
Sometimes it's better to keep quiet.
Stai zitto, sto guardando il film!
[ˈstai̯ ˈtsitto, ˈstɔ ɡɡwarˈdando il film!]
Be quiet, I'm watching the movie!
Perché siete stati zitti tutta la sera?
[perˈke ˈssjɛte ˈstati ˈtsitti ˈtutta la ˈsera?]
Why have you all been quiet all evening?
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