by Serena | Apr 11, 2025 | Italian grammar
“Si” is one of the most versatile and commonly used words in Italian and has multiple grammatical functions. Let’s explore how to understand and use it correctly: Impersonal Form The impersonal “si” is used to express general statements...
by Serena | Apr 8, 2025 | Italian grammar
Che and cui are the two most common relative pronouns in Italian, and one of the most common sources of mistakes for English speakers. The good news: one simple rule covers almost every case. In short Che = that, who, which. Use it without a preposition: il libro che...
by Serena | Mar 5, 2025 | Italian grammar
When learning Italian, telling che and chi apart can be tricky. They look similar and can both translate as “who,” but they have different jobs and are not interchangeable. Let’s see when to use each one. In short Che = that, which, who, connecting a...
by Serena | Feb 28, 2025 | Italian grammar, parole difficili
The passato prossimo/present perfect (ho saputo) and imperfetto/imperfect (sapevo) of the verb sapere have two different meanings. Let’s break them down in detail. Ho Saputo (Passato Prossimo) Meaning: “I found out” or “I learned” Usage:...
by Serena | Feb 25, 2025 | Italian grammar, parole difficili, vocabulary
The Italian verb pensare (to think) can be followed by two different prepositions: a or di. They have different meanings and are not interchangeable. So when do you use one or the other? Let’s see together! In short Pensare a + person or thing = to think about:...
by Serena | Jan 7, 2025 | beginner Italian, Italian grammar
As you know, the passato prossimo is formed with an auxiliary verb (essere or avere) + the past participle of the main verb. Most past participles follow a simple rule (parlare → parlato, credere → creduto, dormire → dormito), but some verbs, our “rebels”,...
