What does magari in Italian mean?

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

The word magari in Italian means perhaps, maybe, if only, maybe, even if, I wish!, if only it were true, I wish it were true. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word magari

perhaps, maybe

avverbio (eventualmente, volendo)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Se ci avanza tempo magari potremmo iniziare a lavorare anche a quel dossier.
If we have time perhaps we could also start working on that dossier.

if only

interiezione (espressione di forte desiderio)

Magari vincessi al superenalotto!
If only I'd win the lottery!

maybe

avverbio (forse, probabilmente)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Magari verrà lo stesso.
Maybe it will be the same.

even if

congiunzione (non comune (quand'anche, anche se)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Prima o poi passerò quell'esame, magari dovessi impiegarci un anno.
Sooner or later, I'll pass the exam, even if it takes me a year.

I wish!

interiezione (volontà, desiderio)

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

if only it were true, I wish it were true

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

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