come si deve

Italian

Etymology

Literally, how it should be done. Compare French comme il se doit.

Adverb

come si deve

  1. well-mannered or worthy of esteem; decent, respectable (of a person)
    Synonym: per bene
    una ragazza come si devea respectable young woman
  2. done very well; done right
    Synonyms: fatto bene, a regola d'arte
    Questa è una cena come si deve!
    Now that's what I call a dinner!
    (literally, “This is a dinner done right!”)
  3. in a correct or proper manner; properly; comme il faut
    Synonyms: per bene, educatamente
    comportarsi come si deveto behave properly
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