Italian Phrase
I treni passano ogni 5-10 minuti.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that trains run with a frequency of five to ten minutes. It emphasizes a short waiting time and is useful when you want to reassure someone about the regularity of service.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are describing the schedule of a train line, answering a question about how often trains arrive, or reassuring a traveler that they won’t have to wait long.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Itrenipassanoogni5-10minuti
Definite article (I)
The plural masculine article "I" is used before plural nouns that start with a consonant, like "treni".
Noun (treni)
"Treno" means "train"; its plural is "treni".
Verb (passano)
"Passare" in the third‑person plural present tense becomes "passano" and means "to pass / to run (as a service)".
Adverb of frequency (ogni)
"Ogni" means "each" or "every" and is followed by a singular noun or a time expression.
Numeric range (5-10)
When giving a range, write the numbers with a hyphen; you can also say "cinque‑dieci".
Time unit (minuti)
"Minuto" (minute) in plural is "minuti"; it stays singular after "ogni" because the whole expression is treated as a single time span.
🗨In Conversation
I treni passano ogni 5-10 minuti.
The trains run every five to ten minutes.
Perfetto, così non devo aspettare troppo!
Great, so I don’t have to wait long!
✕Common Mistakes
I treni passano ogni 5-10 minuti.
After "ogni" the time unit stays singular; the whole range is treated as one interval.
I treni arrivano ogni 5-10 minuti.
Learners sometimes use "arrivano" which changes the meaning to "trains arrive" rather than "run".
I treni passano ogni 5-10 minuto.
Do not use the singular "minuto" after a range; the plural is required.
↔Alternatives
I treni arrivano ogni cinque o dieci minuti.
The trains arrive every five or ten minutes.
I treni circolano con intervalli di 5‑10 minuti.
The trains circulate with intervals of 5‑10 minutes.
Le corse dei treni sono ogni cinque‑dieci minuti.
Train services are every five‑ten minutes.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, train frequency varies by region and by the type of service. High‑speed trains (Frecciarossa, Italo) may run every 15‑30 minutes on busy routes, while regional trains in smaller towns often have 30‑60‑minute intervals. When you hear "ogni 5‑10 minuti" you’re usually dealing with a metropolitan or suburban line, such as the commuter trains around Milan or Rome.