#122: How to Use the Word "Anzi"

#122: How to Use the Word "Anzi"

In Italian, “anzi” is an adverb used to contrast a statement that precedes it, similar to the English “on the contrary” or “rather”. It’s often used to correct or refine what was previously said.


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