quando

quando

The Italian word "quando" means "when" in English.

Here 'quando' functions as a conjunction introducing a time clause that specifies the condition for the action in the main clause.

Quando arrivi a casa, mandami un messaggio.

When you arrive home, send me a message.

In this sentence, 'quando' introduces an indirect question within the context of reported speech or thought.

Non ricordo quando siamo partiti per il viaggio.

I don't remember when we left for the trip.

The word 'quando' here introduces a temporal clause describing the circumstance under which the subject enjoys the described thing.

Mi piace quando il cielo è pieno di stelle.

I like it when the sky is full of stars.