Learning Italian: Wining and dining If you want to sample Italian cuisine, be it at a local trattoria, a fancy restaurant or a vinoteca (a wine bar), learning some key phrases in Italian will give you the confidence to chat to the waiter and prepare you for the kind of things they co...
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Every language has its unique idioms and phrases that don't quite translate to other languages. Italian is no exception. Italians will often accuse cheapskates who never pay the bill as "avere le braccine corte," which means "to have short arms." The insinuation is that they...
Below, you’ll find everything we’ve written about the Italian language (and culture) grouped into categories. Learn valuable words and phrases; figure out the meaning of untranslatable idioms; discover specific tips for mastering the trickier features of Italian; introduce new vocabulary into your...
The phrases tool is really nice to have. From simple directions, to ordering, hotels and greetings and live pronunciation we actually started to fit in:) The quizzes are easy to use as well. We had a lot of fun on the train learning our Italian. A must have app. New version has ...
You can use Forvo to search for various Italian words, or you can take a look at some of the useful words and phrases grouped by topic, like ‘Drinks’ or ‘Shopping’. Who’s it for?If you are looking to improve your Italian pronunciation, Forvo is the way to go. ...
Parts of this blog have been reposted from Italian Phrases We Use EVERY Day! –“The Many Uses of the Italian Verb “Prendere” from Conversational Italian! a blog by the same author. Speak Italian Like a Native: Italian Verb Prendere Prendere most commonly means “to take,” but can ...
Just like with anything in Italian, phrases and Italian nicknames can vary from region to region. In this guide, I share the most common terms of endearment in Italian that are used by almost everyone in Italy, no matter if you’re speaking to yourdolce metàor better half (lit. sweet ...
From exploring vintage Italian insults to diving into funny sayings, 4 Verticale delivers a much-needed context to phrases that would otherwise just be dictionary entries. It’s a fun, fascinating way to acquire Italian idioms and colloquial expressions. ...
Fuori come un balcone (and other ways to call Italians crazy) Can we just take a moment to talk about one of my absolute favorite phrases in the Italian language? January 7, 2014 in Language. That Befana is one sneaky witch. A look into the gifts of the Befana and her sneaky, witch...