How do you use Norina in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts.
Norina in a sentence
Using Norina
- In the example corpus, norina often appears in combinations such as: with norina.
Context around Norina
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 7 start, 6 middle, 1 end
- Sentence types: 14 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Norina
- In this selection, "norina" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 24.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, see, last, widow, emerges, cuts and aspetta stand out and add context to how "norina" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include arrives with norina in tow and at last norina emerges and. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "norina" sits close to words such as aat, abhorrence and abms, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with norina
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Norina consents to the proposed marriage, which delights Pasquale. (9 words)
Ernesto declares his devotion to the young – but poor – widow Norina. (11 words)
Malatesta reassures her, saying that he has adapted his plan: Norina shall play the part of Malatesta's sister. (19 words)
The contract is quickly drawn up: Pasquale signs but, before Norina can affix her signature, Ernesto bursts in. Intending to say a final farewell, he is amazed to see Norina about to marry Pasquale. (34 words)
Scenes 6–7: The garden, adjoining Pasquale's house In the garden, as night draws in, Ernesto sings of his love for Norina, as he waits for her arrival (Com'è gentil – "How lovely"). (34 words)
He instructs Ernesto to send for his would-be bride, but Malatesta reveals that Norina is in fact the woman Pasquale thinks he married, while the real Sofronia remains in a convent. (32 words)
Example sentences (14)
The contract is quickly drawn up: Pasquale signs but, before Norina can affix her signature, Ernesto bursts in. Intending to say a final farewell, he is amazed to see Norina about to marry Pasquale.
At last, Norina emerges, and they express their love: (Tornami a dir che m'ami – "Tell me once more that you love me").
Ernesto declares his devotion to the young – but poor – widow Norina.
He instructs Ernesto to send for his would-be bride, but Malatesta reveals that Norina is in fact the woman Pasquale thinks he married, while the real Sofronia remains in a convent.
Malatesta arrives to explain the stratagem, but Norina cuts him off and hands him the letter, which he reads aloud: Ernesto has announced his intention to leave Rome, and Europe altogether.
Malatesta arrives with Norina in tow, and introduces her to Pasquale as his sister, Sofronia, fresh out of the convent.
Malatesta persuades him to moderate his plan and Pasquale, believing him an ally, consents to his conditions, while plotting his revenge on Norina (Aspetta, aspetta, cara sposina – "Wait, wait, dear little wife").
Malatesta reassures her, saying that he has adapted his plan: Norina shall play the part of Malatesta's sister.
Norina consents to the proposed marriage, which delights Pasquale.
Pasquale is smitten, and Norina plays the part of a dutiful, modest and submissive lady, to Pasquale's satisfaction.
Pasquale tries to confront Norina – he has caught her in flagrante – but this only provokes a fight that leaves the Don spluttering.
Pretending to negotiate with Norina/Sofronia, he tells Pasquale that the only way to make her leave will be to allow Ernesto to marry his beloved, whom "Sofronia" apparently despises.
Scenes 6–7: The garden, adjoining Pasquale's house In the garden, as night draws in, Ernesto sings of his love for Norina, as he waits for her arrival (Com'è gentil – "How lovely").
The doctor moves forward to greet Don Pasquale, who tells him of Norina's intended assignation, and his own plan to expose her unfaithfulness before a magistrate.
Common combinations with norina
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: