Meaning
here; look!
- informal exclamation said when handing something to someone ('here, take this')
- informal exclamation expressing mild surprise ('well, look who's here!')
In a sentence
To', prendi le chiavi di casa.
Here, take the house keys.
To', guarda chi c'è alla fermata!
Well, look who is at the bus stop!
To', ti ho portato il libro che cercavi.
Here, I brought you the book you were looking for.
Usage notes
- Informal: avoid in formal settings.
- A truncated imperative of 'togliere' (originally meaning 'take'). Written with an apostrophe, not an accent.
- Used when handing something over, or upon an unexpected encounter: 'To', chi si vede!'.