Apostrophe in Italian: How To Use It
The apostrophe is a unique feature of the Italian language. When used properly, it will help you write Italian like a native. This comprehensive guide explains when to use the Italian apostrophe (l’apostrofo) and when not to. Definite articles (gli articoli...
Italian Adjectives: An Easy Guide
What are adjectives? Adjectives are those words that we use to describe and give additional information about something, like a person, a place, a situation, etc. Nice, beautiful, small or interesting are common adjectives in English. Bello, piccolo, interessante are...
What Does “Magari” Mean in Italian?
Magari and forse can both mean “maybe,” but they’re not exactly the same. Magari adds emotion — hope, excitement, or even wishful thinking — while forse is neutral and uncertain. The 3 Meanings of Magari 1. Magari as...
Volta, Tempo, Ora: The Difference
Ora, tempo, volta all express, in different ways, the idea of time in English. However, they can’t be used interchangeably, and there’s a stark difference between them. So, what’s the difference between these three words? Volta Volta (or volte, the...About
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