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Italian word
compiti
homework
Looks like
compete / competence (via Latin root)
no direct English cognate
⚠️ The trap
Italian learners often say 'I have to do my compiti' when speaking English. The word sounds vaguely like 'compete'. The correct English word is simply 'homework'.
To say "no direct English cognate" in Italian:
N/A
"compiti" in English means:
homework
Example
"Hai fatto i compiti per domani?"
"Have you done your homework for tomorrow?"
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