by Serena | Dec 6, 2023 | Italian grammar, intermediate
What’s a preposition in Italian? I like to describe prepositions as the glue that holds words together in a sentence. A preposition is a small word that connects different parts of a sentence and affects the meaning of a noun, adjective, or verb. Common...
by Serena | Dec 6, 2023 | Italian grammar, intermediate
If you have come across “ci si” in Italian and felt confused, this post is for you. The Impersonal Form “Ci si” is a very peculiar form of Italian that occurs when a reflexive verb (a verb like rilassarsi, divertirsi, or annoiarsi) is used in the...
by Serena | Dec 6, 2023 | Italian grammar, advanced, intermediate
When learning Italian, you’ll surely come across a few challenging topics. Among these, one of the most notorious is the Italian subjunctive mode. Rest assured. Although it might seem difficult to grasp, it’s easier than you think. When to Use the Subjunctive... by Serena | Dec 6, 2023 | Italian grammar, advanced
What is the Imperfect Subjunctive (Congiuntivo Imperfetto)? The imperfect subjunctive (congiuntivo imperfetto) is one of the four subjunctive tenses (present, past, imperfect and pluperfect) in Italian. It is used to express doubt, desire, emotion, opinion, or...
by Serena | Dec 6, 2023 | Italian grammar
The sentence “Dare del tu” in Italian refers to the act of transitioning from formal to informal speech. Literally translated, it means “to give the tu”. “Tu” is the singular and informal personal pronoun for “you” in...
