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Da for Time Expressions·Da vs. Per: Ongoing vs. Completed
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Rule reminder

Use 'da' + present tense for an ongoing situation (started in the past, still happening). Use 'per' + past tense for a completed period. Example: Studio italiano da due anni. (still studying) / Ho studiato per due ore. (finished)

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Ho lavorato in quella fabbrica ___ cinque anni. (I no longer work there.)