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The Difference Between “Volerci” and “Metterci” in Italian

The Difference Between “Volerci” and “Metterci” in Italian

by Serena | Dec 6, 2023 | vocabulary, intermediate, Italian grammar

When expressing how long something takes in Italian, we use either “ci vuole” or “ci metto,” but they function differently. Volerci Volerci is a verb with two main meanings: To take time – It expresses how much time is required for...
The Verb “Piacere” in Italian: A Simple Guide for Beginners

The Verb “Piacere” in Italian: A Simple Guide for Beginners

by Serena | Dec 9, 2023 | Italian grammar, beginners, intermediate

How to Conjugate Piacere As you might already know, piacere (and a few other verbs that I will list at the end of this post) doesn’t follow a regular conjugation pattern, and it’s used differently from its equivalent in English – to...
What Does “Ce l’ho” Mean in Italian?

What Does “Ce l’ho” Mean in Italian?

by Serena | Dec 6, 2023 | Italian grammar, beginners, intermediate

Wondering why Italians say “ce l’ho” instead of just “l’ho”? Or why it’s “ce l’hai” and not simply “l’hai”? Bella domanda—this post will explain exactly why. Ce l’ho / Non ce l’ho → I have...
What does “CI SI” mean in Italian?

What does “CI SI” mean in Italian?

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...
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