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Da for Time Expressions·Da vs. Per vs. Fa: Three-Way Distinction
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Rule reminder

'Da' + present tense = ongoing from past to now. 'Per' + past tense = completed period. 'Fa' after time expression = ago (past moment). These three words are often confused.

Da vs. Per vs. Fa: Three-Way Distinction1 / 10

Completa: correctly: 'Non la vedo ___ tre settimane. L'ultima volta che ci siamo viste è stata tre settimane ___.'

More in this section

→ Da vs. Per: Ongoing vs. Completed→ Da vs. Fa: Duration from Now vs. Time Ago→ È da... che: Alternative Structure for Duration→ Mixed Fill-in: Da, Per, or Fa?
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