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PhrasesCalling PoliceSta succedendo adesso.
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Sta succedendo adesso.

It is happening right now.

Pronunciation

soot-che-DEN-doh — the 'cc' before 'e' makes a 'ch' sound.

When to use it

Use during an emergency call to stress that the situation is ongoing. Active incidents receive faster response than already-concluded events.

What it means

'Stare + gerundio' (succedendo) describes an action in progress — the Italian present continuous. 'Adesso' and 'ora' are interchangeable for 'now'.

Variations

È ancora in corso.

It is still ongoing.

Formal — confirms an incident has not concluded.

Non è ancora finita.

It is not over yet.

Useful when a suspect is still in the area.

Sta ancora succedendo mentre le parlo.

It is still happening as I speak to you.

Adds the real-time element explicitly — effective on a call.

Mini Dialogue

— È già finita la rissa? — No, sta succedendo adesso! Stanno ancora litigando. — Okay, mantenete la distanza. Arriviamo in tre minuti.

— Has the fight ended already? — No, it is happening right now! They are still fighting. — Okay, keep your distance. We arrive in three minutes.

Cultural Note

Italian emergency operators are trained to keep callers on the line during active incidents. Do not hang up unless the operator tells you to.