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Italian Phrase

Guarda il tabellone delle partenze per il tuo treno.

/ˈɡwar.da il ta.belˈlo.ne ˈdel.le parˈtɛn.tse per il tuo ˈtre.no/
Meaning"Look at the departure board for your train."
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Meaning

This phrase is a direct instruction to check the departure board, typically found in train stations or airports. It's used to find information about a specific train, such as its platform, departure time, or any delays. The imperative 'Guarda' makes it a command or a strong suggestion.

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When to use

You would use this phrase when you are at a train station and need to find your train, or when advising someone else to do so. It's essential for navigating public transport in Italy, especially when platforms aren't assigned until closer to departure time. It's a common and practical phrase for travelers.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Guardail tabellonedelle partenzeperil tuo treno

1

Guarda (Imperative)

'Guarda' is the informal singular imperative form of the verb 'guardare' (to look at/watch). It's used to give a direct command or suggestion to 'you' (tu).

2

il tabellone

'Tabellone' is a masculine noun meaning 'large board' or 'display board'. It takes the masculine definite article 'il'.

3

delle partenze

'Delle partenze' means 'of the departures'. 'Delle' is a contracted preposition ('di' + 'le'), indicating possession or relation, and 'partenze' is the plural feminine noun for 'departures'.

4

per

'Per' is a common preposition meaning 'for', 'to', or 'in order to'. Here, it indicates the purpose or recipient of the action: 'for your train'.

5

il tuo treno

'Il tuo treno' means 'your train'. 'Tuo' is a possessive adjective that agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies ('treno' is masculine singular), and it's preceded by the definite article 'il'.

🗨In Conversation

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Non trovo il mio treno. Sai da che binario parte?

I can't find my train. Do you know which platform it departs from?

Guarda il tabellone delle partenze per il tuo treno. Lì trovi tutte le informazioni.

Look at the departure board for your train. You'll find all the information there.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Vedi il tabellone delle partenze per il tuo treno.

    While 'vedere' means 'to see', 'guardare' means 'to look at' or 'to watch' with intention. For checking information, 'guardare' is more appropriate.

  • Guarda il tabellone di partenze per il tuo treno.

    The correct prepositional phrase is 'delle partenze' (of the departures), not 'di partenze'. 'Delle' is a contraction of 'di' + 'le'.

  • Guarda la tabellone delle partenze per il tuo treno.

    'Tabellone' is a masculine noun, so it takes the masculine definite article 'il', not 'la'.

↔Alternatives

  • Controlla il tabellone.

    Check the board.

  • Dovresti guardare il tabellone delle partenze.

    You should look at the departure board.

  • Il tuo treno è sul tabellone.

    Your train is on the board.

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Cultural Tip

In Italian train stations, departure boards (tabelloni delle partenze) are crucial. Unlike some countries where platforms are fixed well in advance, in Italy, platform numbers for trains are often displayed only 10-20 minutes before departure. It's common to see people gathered around these boards. Always double-check for last-minute changes or delays, as these are also updated on the board.