What does sia in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word sia in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use sia in Italian.

The word sia in Italian means be, both...and, be, be, exist, be, be, be from, be, be, be, be, be, being, existence, self, person, individual, human being, being, It's no big deal, in any case, in any way, so be it!, just as well, it's for the best, even if, let God be with you, let God go with you, God bless you, think you ought to, let it be clear that, be clear about it!, incidentally, by the way, May God be praised!, give thanks to God!, even though, even if, although, albeit, both, I hope nobody got hurt, I hope nobody got injured, you're the best thing that's ever happened to me. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word sia

be

verbo intransitivo (essere: pers. sing. del congiuntivo)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Che tu sia maledetto!
You are evil!

both...and

congiunzione (ha valore correlativo o disgiuntivo)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Sia Mario sia Giorgio hanno deciso di non venire.
ⓘQuesta frase non è una traduzione della frase inglese. Whether you choose to stay or leave you will always be family.

be

verbo intransitivo (copula soggetto predicato)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
È stata proprio una bella festa!
I was a beautiful party.

be, exist

verbo intransitivo (esistere, avere realtà)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Fu Cartesio che disse: "Penso, dunque sono".
It was Descartes who said, "I think, therefore I am."

be

verbo intransitivo (essere presenti, apparire)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Siete già qui?
You're already here?

be

verbo intransitivo (stare, consistere)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Il problema è la sua incapacità di ascoltare.
His problem is that he is unable to listen.

be from

verbo intransitivo (avere origine, provenire)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Paolo è di Napoli.
Paolo is from Naples.

be

verbo intransitivo (verificarsi, avvenire)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
C'è stato uno smottamento sulla strada.
An accident took place on the road.

be

verbo intransitivo (stare in un certo modo, stato)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Ero a letto quando è squillato il telefono. Oggi sono malato per cui me ne starò a casa.
I was asleep when the phone rang. I'm ill today so I'm going to stay at home.

be

verbo intransitivo (appartenenza)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
L'auto è di mio padre.
The car belongs to my father.

be

verbo intransitivo (avere certe caratteristiche)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Il rivestimento è di lega leggera.
The interior of the car is in leather.

be

verbo intransitivo (aver un fine o destinazione)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Questo regalo è per te.
This gift is for you.

being, existence

sostantivo maschile (l'atto o il fatto di esistere)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Senza l'essere non potrebbe esistere il nulla.
Without being nothingness would not exist.

self

sostantivo maschile (il modo di essere)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il suo vero essere non è malvagio.
His true self is not evil.

person, individual, human being

sostantivo maschile (individuo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Sei un essere veramente spregevole.
You are a truly despicable person.

being

sostantivo maschile (filosofia (la qualità di ciò che è) (philosophy)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'ente è esistenza solo se rappresenta l'essere.
An entity exists only if it represents being.

It's no big deal

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

in any case, in any way

so be it!

just as well, it's for the best

even if

let God be with you, let God go with you, God bless you

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

think you ought to

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

let it be clear that

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

be clear about it!

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

incidentally, by the way

May God be praised!

give thanks to God!

even though, even if, although, albeit

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

both

congiunzione (valore correlativo o disgiuntivo)

Neither he or she are home.

I hope nobody got hurt, I hope nobody got injured

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

you're the best thing that's ever happened to me

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