by Serena | May 20, 2025 | Italian grammar
What Does “Ogni” Mean? Ogni is a small but essential word in Italian. It means “every” or “each.” It never changes form — it stays the same regardless of gender or number. Even though its meaning is plural, ogni is always followed...
by Serena | May 16, 2025 | Italian grammar, parole difficili
Ciò is a small pronoun that refers to an idea, a fact or a situation: “this,” “that,” or, in ciò che, “what.” You’ll read it much more often than you’ll hear it, because it sounds a bit formal. Here’s what it...
by Serena | May 9, 2025 | Italian grammar
Anche se vs Nonostante Yes… but not quite! In Italian, anche se and nonostante are conjunctions used to express concession—that is, something that goes against what we might expect. They can all be translated as “even if,” “even...
by Serena | Apr 30, 2025 | Italian grammar
What is the Subjunctive? The Italian subjunctive, or congiuntivo, is a verb mood used to talk about thoughts, feelings, doubts, wishes, and anything that isn’t 100% certain. It’s how Italians express the “what ifs”, “I hope”, and “I’m not...
by Serena | Apr 28, 2025 | Italian grammar
In Italian, “how much” and “how many” are expressed with quanto, quanta, quanti and quante. The form you use depends on the gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural) of the noun you’re asking about. Let’s break...
by Serena | Apr 23, 2025 | Italian grammar
“Da” and “Per” are two tiny prepositions that can be tricky to master. While both can sometimes be translated as “for” in English, they serve different functions in Italian depending on context. When to Use “Da” Although...
