How to express positive emotions in Italian
How to express positive emotions in Italian Italians have a reputation for being emotional and sentimental, and this is entirely right. No need to say, we like to express positive and (negative) emotions with friends and family, and we do it often. Have you ever wondered what the most common ways to say in “well […]
HOW TO USE QUALSIASI / QUALUNQUE / CHIUNQUE
HOW TO USE QUALSIASI / QUALUNQUE / CHIUNQUE QUALSIASI (ANY) Qualsiasi is one of those words that can often lead to confusion. In this article you will learn how to use it properly when speaking Italian. Qualsiasi is an indefinite adjective, and it is invariable: it means that it is not modifiable, in fact […]
MAGARI vs. FORSE
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MAGARI AND FORSE? If you ended up here, you wonder whether there is any difference between the words “magari” and “forse“. Well, there is a subtle but significant one. First of all, to understand the difference between magari and forse, we need to examine the various meanings of the Italian […]
What do you know about Sicilian?
What do you know about Sicilian? If you are a passionate Italophile, the odds are you have been faced with the complex topic of “the languages and dialects of Italy.” If you have ever traveled to Sicily or you are planning to, you might have wondered if Sicilian people will understand you or you will understand […]
15 well-known Italian sayings and how to use them
15 well-known Italian sayings and how to use them You speak Italian well enough, but you are a smart learner looking for the next challenge and want to perfect her Italian fluency and sound like a native? Start to incorporate recurring Italian sayings into your daily vocabulary! Some Italian sayings have sharp cultural or regional […]
9 smart ways to learn Italian vocabulary efficiently and fast
9 smart ways to learn Italian vocabulary efficiently and fast Learning a foreign language has never been easier than today. We can easily access dozens of languages, Apps, and flashcards, mostly for free. We are not at a loss for Italian language content or inputs to spend our evening on. But how much of this […]
Beato me! Beati lore! But.. what does it mean?
HOW TO USE THE WORD “BEATO” IN ITALIAN What does the expression beato me or beato te mean? “Beato” is an adjective indicating a person that feels very happy about about herself or the good fortune of someone else. Beato lui che va ogni mese in vacanza! – How lucky he is to go on vacation every month! […]
How to say the time in Italian correctly
HOW TO SAY THE TIME IN ITALIAN I am writing this article because I believe that talking about the time is one of those topics you can use to break the ice or start a small talk in Italian or when in Italy. This is a topic which is often overlooked, while should be not. […]
