by Serena | Dec 8, 2023 | intermediate, Italian grammar
Di or a? It depends. In Italian, some verbs are followed by a preposition and an infinitive (iniziare a fare qualcosa, finire di fare qualcosa). Since English doesn’t use these prepositions, they cause a lot of confusion. Unfortunately, there isn’t a clear...
by Serena | Dec 8, 2023 | Italian grammar, beginners, intermediate
Building solid foundations is key in every language you learn, and mastering the basics is your pathway to fluency, I promise. Today we’ll cover the Italian definite articles (gli articoli determinativi): their forms, how to choose the right one, and when...
by Serena | Dec 8, 2023 | Italian grammar, advanced
The Italian gerundio is the -ando / -endo form of the verb (parlando, leggendo, dormendo). It can be used in two ways: together with the verb stare, to say what is happening right now, or on its own, to explain how or why something happens. The good news? It’s...
by Serena | Dec 7, 2023 | Italian grammar
Quick answer: Italian pronominal verbs are verbs with one or more pronouns attached (ci, ne, la, si) that give them a new, often idiomatic meaning: farcela (to manage), andarsene (to leave), prendersela (to take offense). To conjugate them, move the pronouns before...
by Serena | Dec 7, 2023 | Italian grammar
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...
by Serena | Dec 7, 2023 | Italian grammar
Essere and esserci look almost the same, but they’re two different verbs. Essere means “to be.” Esserci means “to be there,” and it’s the verb behind two of the most useful forms in Italian: c’è (there is) and ci sono (there...
