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’ve come across ci si in Italian and wondered why there are two little words where you expected one, this post is for you. It looks strange, but the rule behind it is simple. In short Ci si = impersonal si + a reflexive verb. It means “one”,...
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 | Jan 19, 2023 | intermediate, beginners, Italian grammar
What Are Possessive Adjectives in Italian? The possessive adjectives are those words that translate from the English: “my, your, her, his, our, their”. They denote ownership between two objects. For example, La mia cassa → my house Il suo cane → his dog Il...
