Italian - English (British) translations for "mai"
"mai" Italian translation
Translation
never
Definition
Mai is an Italian adverb that means never.
Part of speech
adverb
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: never
Non ho mai visto quel film.
I have never seen that movie.
Meaning: ever
Hai mai visitato l'Italia?
Have you ever visited Italy?
Meaning: sometimes
Mangio carne mai.
I sometimes eat meat.
Meaning: at any time
Puoi chiamarmi mai.
You can call me at any time.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Non ho mai visto quel film.
I have never seen that movie.
A1: Mai mi sono divertito così tanto!
I have never had so much fun!
A2: Non mangio mai carne.
I never eat meat.
B1: Mai avrei pensato di incontrarti qui!
I would have never thought to meet you here!
B1: Non ho mai smesso di amarti.
I have never stopped loving you.
B2: Mai avrei immaginato che saremmo diventati così amici.
I would have never imagined that we would become such good friends.
C1: Mai avrei creduto di poter vincere una medaglia d'oro.
I would have never believed I could win a gold medal.
C1: Nonostante abbia cercato di convincerlo, non ha mai cambiato idea.
Despite my attempts to convince him, he never changed his mind.
C2: Mai avrei pensato che la mia vita prendesse questa direzione.
I would have never thought that my life would take this direction.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.In Italian, mai is a commonly used adverb that expresses negation or denial. It is often used to indicate the absence of something or the fact that something has never happened or will never happen. For example, 'Non ho mai visto quel film' means 'I have never seen that movie.'
Mai can also be used in combination with other words to create different meanings. For instance, 'mai più' means 'never again,' while 'mai nessuno' means 'no one ever.' It is important to note that mai is always placed before the verb in a sentence and it is usually accompanied by the word 'non' to create a negative statement.
Overall, understanding the usage of mai is crucial for anyone learning Italian as it is a fundamental part of the language's grammar and syntax. By mastering this adverb, learners can express themselves more accurately and effectively in both written and spoken Italian.