The Passive Voice in Italian
The Passive Voice in Italian The passive form in Italian (or English) is used when we want to focus on the object of the action, rather than the agent who carries out the action. For example: Serena teaches the class [active form, focus on the agent = Serena] The class is taught by Serena [passive […]
What’s the Meaning of “Ce l’ho” and How to Use It
The mysterious combination of the pronoun ci and the verb avere Everybody agrees that the pronoun ci is, probably, one of the most mysterious words in Italian, and thus, I thought it would be great to dive, in this post, into the use of ci when used in conjugation with the verb avere: this is […]
Più, di più, in più, non…più: The Difference and How to Use Them
Più, di più, in più, non…più: The Difference and How to Use Them What does più mean in italian? Più it’s a common italian words meaning “more” What drives my students crazy is when it’s appropriate to use “più” and when “di più” or “in più”. They all mean “more”, but they’re used in different […]
Far fare? Fammi vedere! – Three Different Uses of “Fare” with the Infinitive Verb
Far fare? Fammi vedere! – Three Different Uses of “Fare” with the Infinitive Verb 1. The “fare” causativo Are you struggling to understand the construction of the Italian language that uses “fare” and infinitives? Don’t worry, it can be a bit confusing at first, but with some practice, you can easily learn to recognize and […]
Italian Pronominal Verbs (Verbi Pronominali): 9 Must-Know Rules
The Ultimate Guide to Italian Pronominal Verbs (Verbi Pronominali): 9 Must-Know Rules 1. 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 […]
16 Great Italian TV Shows on Netflix
16 Great Italian TV shows on Netflix (2023 updated) How to Watch Italian TV Shows on Netflix in the US, in the UK or outside of Italy? Not all Italian TV series and movies may be available in your country, but there’s a simple and cost-effective solution to watch them from anywhere. It’s called a VPN, which […]