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Italian Verbs with ‘DI’ and ‘A’
Certain verbs in Italian can sometimes be found in conjunction with the prepositions di or a. For example, Iniziare a fare qualcosaTo start doing somethingFinire di fare qualcosaTo finish doing something Because these Italian prepositions do not appear in the English...
Italian Definite Articles (Articoli Determinativi)
Building solid foundations is key in every foreign language you learn. Mastering the nitty-gritty of the basics will be your pathway to fluency, I promise. That’s why today we’ll cover the Italian definite articles (gli articoli determinativi) and especially when...
Italian Gerund: A Simple Guide
In Italian, the gerundio can be used in two ways. It can be used on its own or in combination with the verb stare. The gerundio is formed by combining the stems of infinitive verbs with the endings -ando (for "are" verbs) and -endo (for "ere" and "ire" verbs). The...
The Ultimate Guide to Italian Pronominal Verbs (Verbi Pronominali)
What 's a pronominal verb in Italian? A pronominal verb is a type of verb in which a pronoun is used as an integral part of the verb. In Italian, a pronominal verb is a combination of a basic verb and one or more pronouns, which together create a new verb...
Cils A1 Exam: A Comprehensive Guide to Help You Succeed
There are different levels of language certifications for Italian speakers. One can choose between an beginner (A1), advanced beginner (A2), lower-intermediate (B1), intermediate (B2), advanced (C1) or a mastery level (C2). The most known certifications for Italian...
How to use ‘già’ in Italian
Già has two meanings. The primary one (and most used) is already. The second one, which is especially used in conversation, is right or indeed. Già: already The most common use of già is when it is used with the sense of "already". The basic use of già is...
Essere and Esserci: The Difference
Essere and esserci are different verbs. Essere means "to be". Esserci means "to be there". Esserci is the infinitive verb of the common forms "c’è" and "ci sono", which state the presence and existence of something or someone. They express the...
Most Used ‘-ISC’ Verbs in Italian
As you already know, there are three groups of verbs. 1st (-ARE verbs)cucinareto cookmangiare, studiare, guardare2nd (-ERE verbs)scrivereto writeleggere, vedere, vincere3rd (-IRE) verbs)dormireto sleepaprire, partire, finireItalian verb groups Most of the "ire" verbs...
Most Common -ARE Verbs in Italian
Present Tense of 'parlare' (regular verb) IoparloI speakTuparliYou speak (singular, informal)Lui/LeiparlaHe/She speaksNoiparliamoWe speakVoiparlateYou speak (plural)LoroparlanoThey speakconjugation of "are verbs" with the present tense As a beginner, a good...
How to use ‘ecco’ in Italian
Ecco is an invariable Italian adverb that can be used in a variety of meanings. Let's take a look at some of the most common ones in the form of sample sentences that you can easily insert into your flaschards sets. Ecco = Here is / Here are Ecco is an invariable...