Italian Word of the Day: Volano (shuttlecock / badminton)
I never thought I’d become passionate about a new sport later on in life, but that’s exactly what’s happened to me since I joined our local badminton club. What began…
Italian Word of the Day: Volano (shuttlecock / badminton)
I never thought I’d become passionate about a new sport later on in life, but that’s exactly what’s happened to me since I joined our local badminton club. What began…
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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: Avere la luna storta (to be in a bad mood)
My son is a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde in the mornings. Some days, he wakes up full of smiles and hugs, but on others, he has what the Italians call la luna storta…
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8 Ways to Say “Thank Goodness” in Italian
So, you’ve just dodged a surprise rainstorm with your Italian friends — no umbrella, no poncho, just pure luck — and now you’re standing there, relieved but clueless on how to say “thank goodness” in Italian. Don’t worry, I’ve got…
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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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8 Ways to Say “Thank Goodness” in Italian
So, you’ve just dodged a surprise rainstorm with your Italian friends — no umbrella, no poncho, just pure luck — and now you’re standing there, relieved but clueless on how to say “thank goodness” in Italian. Don’t worry, I’ve got…
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…
