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The Polite Form in Italian: Formal and Informal You

The Polite Form in Italian: Formal and Informal You

Italian, like many other languages, has different forms of address that reflect the level of formality in a given situation. The use of "tu" is informal, and it's typically used between friends, family members, or close acquaintances. On the other hand, when...

Italian Verbs with ‘DI’ and ‘A’

Italian Verbs with ‘DI’ and ‘A’

Di or A? It depends. In Italian, there are a number of verbs that are followed by a preposition and an infinitive verb (e.g., iniziare a fare qualcosa or finire di fare qualcosa). Because these Italian prepositions do not appear in the English equivalents of the...

Italian Definite Articles (Articoli Determinativi)

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

Italian Gerund: A Simple Guide

What is the Gerund in Italian? 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...

The Ultimate Guide to Italian Pronominal Verbs (Verbi Pronominali)

The Ultimate Guide to Italian Pronominal Verbs (Verbi Pronominali)

What is a pronominal verb? A pronominal verb is a type of verb that includes a pronoun as an integral part of its structure. In Italian, a pronominal verb consists of a base verb combined with one or more pronouns, forming a new verb with a different meaning from the...

How to use ‘già’ in 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: 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...

Most Used ‘-ISC’ Verbs in Italian

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...