[{"role": "user", "content": "I'm trying to express a difficult situation to an Italian friend, can you help me translate the sentence 'Tom ruined my life' into Italian?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "The translation of 'Tom ruined my life' in Italian is 'Tom mi rovin\u00f2 la vita.' This sentence accurately conveys that Tom had a significantly negative impact on your life."}, {"role": "user", "content": "That's really helpful, thank you! What if I want to say it in a way that emphasizes the ongoing effect of what Tom did? Is there a way to express that in Italian?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Yes, you can use the sentence 'Tom mi ha rovinato la vita' to emphasize the ongoing effect of Tom's actions. The use of 'ha rovinato' instead of'mi rovin\u00f2' indicates a more lasting impact."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I appreciate the clarification. Using the correct verb form will help me better convey my feelings to my friend."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Exactly! Using the right verb form and sentence structure can make a big difference in how your message is understood. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask."}]