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Italian
Etymology
Literally, “how ever ... ?”.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌko.me‿mˈmaj/, /ˈko.me ˈmaj/
- Hyphenation: có‧me‧mài
Adverb
come mai?
- (idiomatic) why, how come, why on Earth
- Synonym: perché?
- Come mai non sei venuto alla festa? ― Why didn't you come to the party?