come mai

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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?

  1. (idiomatic) why, how come, why on Earth
    Synonym: perché?
    Come mai non sei venuto alla festa?Why didn't you come to the party?