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Here are a few Italian words Luca uses throughout story I have translated into English. I will continue to update the list as I go through the book.
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Si = Yes.Salve = Hi.Cara mia = My beloved.Caro mia = My darling.Tesoro = Treasure.Merda= Shit/ Crap.Bastardo = Bastard.Sii mio = Be mine.Impulsivo = Impulsive.Cazzo= Fuck.Ti amo = I love you.Sto per finire voi = I am going to end you.Venire = Come.Basta = Stop.Daninazione = Damn it.Prestante = Good looking.Neonata = Baby girl.
Padre = Father.
Samoan words:
Talofa/ Malo = Hello.
Fa = Bye
Maori/ Te reo:
Kia ora = Hello.
Kia kaha = Be strong.
Kia toa = Be victorious/ brave.
Jay CrawleyThe pleasure of love lasts but a moment. The pain of love lasts a lifetime.
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