Italian Word of the Day: Tè (tea)
When I moved to Italy, I embraced most of the local eating and drinking customs—pizzas, late dinners, and apertivos—but the one thing I couldn’t quite get used to was il…
Italian Word of the Day: Tè (tea)
When I moved to Italy, I embraced most of the local eating and drinking customs—pizzas, late dinners, and apertivos—but the one thing I couldn’t quite get used to was il…
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Italian Phrase: Dov’è il bagno? (Where is the toilet / bathroom?)
We may vary in age, gender, and background, but one thing unites us all: when nature calls, we’ve got to answer! Yet, for learners of a new language, knowing how to ask where the toilet is can be tricky. Some expressions are polite, while others…
Italian Phrase: Dov’è il bagno? (Where is the toilet / bathroom?)
We may vary in age, gender, and background, but one thing unites us all: when nature calls, we’ve got to answer! Yet, for learners of a new language, knowing how to ask where the toilet is can be tricky. Some expressions are polite, while others…
Italian Idiom of the Week: Farsi in quattro (to put in a lot of effort)
Imagine you’ve got a 40th birthday party to plan. You handle the decorations, order the perfect cake, coordinate with friends and family, prepare the guest list, and even organise a karaoke evening and a DJ—all…
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9 Ways to Say “Get well soon!” in Italian
Did your Italian colleague just call in sick? Or maybe your nonna isn’t feeling her best? When someone you know isn’t well, sending a thoughtful message can work wonders —and saying “get well soon“ in Italian adds an extra touch…
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What’s the difference between ‘castano’ and ‘marrone’ in Italian?
Italians have various words to describe brown, but there are specific situations where using the appropriate term in the correct context is crucial to avoid sounding odd. This is especially true when discussing hair colour. Indeed, no one in Italy…
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9 Ways to Say “Get well soon!” in Italian
Did your Italian colleague just call in sick? Or maybe your nonna isn’t feeling her best? When someone you know isn’t well, sending a thoughtful message can work wonders —and saying “get well soon“ in Italian adds an extra touch…
WORD COMPARISON
What’s the difference between ‘castano’ and ‘marrone’ in Italian?
Italians have various words to describe brown, but there are specific situations where using the appropriate term in the correct context is crucial to avoid sounding odd. This is especially true when discussing hair colour. Indeed, no one in Italy…