Casualadverb
tipo
like, kind of, sort of
Literal Translation
"type"
Formal Equivalent
per esempio, una specie di, circa
Examples in Context
"Era tipo mezzanotte quando siamo usciti."
"It was like midnight when we left."
"Ha detto tipo che non vuole più venire."
"He said like he doesn't want to come anymore."
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Cultural Note
The Italian equivalent of English 'like' as a filler word. Extremely common among younger speakers (under 40). Older Italians and language purists dislike its overuse. Avoid in writing and formal speech.
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