9 common Italian filler words and how to use them
9 common Italian filler words and how to use them Once I heard an American saying that we Italian can speak by making long sentences without saying a word. It was a joke, with a touch of irony. Italians do use a lot of filler words when they speak informally. What is a filler […]
A short guide on how to use correctly BENE, BRAVO, BELLO and BUONO
How to use correctly BENE, BRAVO, BELLO and BUONO IN A NUTSHELL… 💡Bravo is used just with people. 💡Buono refers to the interior qualities of things or people. 💡Bello refers to the exterior qualities of things or people. 💡Bene is used just with verbs. WHEN TO USE BENE IN ITALIAN Bene is often misused. […]
Conoscere vs Sapere : how to use them
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN “SAPERE” AND “CONOSCERE”? If you came across this page, it’s because you have been confused by using the Italian verbs sapere and conoscere. Fair enough! English (and other languages) use only one verb, the verb to know, to cover knowledge’s meaning in all possible forms. Italian uses two different verbs: […]
How to express love and affection in Italian
If you don’t know it yet, the Italian Language makes a difference between loving someone and loving something or to do something. Making sure to learn this subtle difference, is the only way to avoid awkward moments with your Italian friends or lovers! Loving someone Let’s start with the idea of loving “someone” How […]
5 ways to say how in Italian
5 ways to say HOW in Italian 1. COME The most frequent translation of how in Italian, is come. Come is used as an interrogative words in many common Italian questions, such Come stai? – how are you? Come ti chiami? – what is your name? Come ti senti? – how do you feel? Come […]
What verbs use the subjunctive in Italian?
WHAT VERBS/EXPRESSIONS DOES THE ITALIAN SUBJUNCTIVE USE? When learning Italian, you’ll surely come across a few challenging topics. Among these, one of the most notorious one is the Italian subjunctive mode. Rest assured! Although, it might seem not too easy to grasp, it’s easier than you think. What is the subjunctive in Italian? The Subjunctive is […]
45 Italian phrases related to personality and feelings
45 Italian phrases related to personality and feelings Expressing emotions and talking about oneself is not a taboo in Italy. Italians are not afraid to open up, with friends and collogue, about themselves. That is why having a good grasp of how to express feelings and talk about one’s personality will come you in handy when […]
How to express gratitude in Italian
Gratitude is a quality similar to electricity stated William Faulkner How to express gratitude in Italian And I think so too. Gratitude goes hand in hand with good manners, something Italians are very keen on. In fact, Italians thank a lot! It’s quite usual to hear the subsequent interaction where someone says grazie (thank you) […]
