10 Italian Slang Words
10 Italian Slang Words You won’t Find in Textbooks Do you want to sound more natural when speaking Italian? No matter you are new to the beauty of the bella lingua or you have already spent several years studying it, these 10 useful slang expressions, will help you to speak Italian more like a native than ever […]
What does cioè mean?
What does “cioè” mean? Cioè is one of those words that Italians frequently throw-in during a conversation. In English, cioè can take different translations, depending on the context. In any case, no matter the context, cioè is used to provide or give additional information about something previously stated. These examples will help you understand how […]
How to make a phone call in Italian
How to make a phone call in Italian Making a phone in Italian call can be daunting , even as a fluent learner. The lack of in-person contact and visual cues make it way more difficult than one on one conversation. On top of that, phone calls tend to be more impersonal and use a […]
Trovare and trovarsi: find the differences
Trovare and trovarsi: what’s the difference? Whether you have just started your Italian learning journey or you are already a fluent Italian speaker. The moment you land in Italy, you will surely hear the Italian verb “trovare” in an array of different meanings and expressions. Let’s un unravel the mystery about this particular verb. 1. […]
How to use the expression ‘Mi tocca..(fare qualcosa)’.
HOW TO USE THE EXPRESSION “MI TOCCA…” Have you ever heard or read the Italian sentence mi tocca …and felt confused about it? That’s normal! The verb toccare is used with different meanings in Italian. Toccare generally means to touch in English with the meaning of coming physically into contact with something or someone. This meaning occurs when […]
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 […]
What do “Qualsiasi” e “Chiunque” mean?
What do “Qualsiasi” e “Chiunque” mean? 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 qualsiasi never changes […]
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 […]