Italian Word of the Day: Sfarfallare (to flit / to flutter)
The verb sfarfallare is the fusion of the prefix s-, the noun farfalla (butterfly) and the verb ending -are. There are more meanings associated with this word than you might…
Italian Word of the Day: Sfarfallare (to flit / to flutter)
The verb sfarfallare is the fusion of the prefix s-, the noun farfalla (butterfly) and the verb ending -are. There are more meanings associated with this word than you might…
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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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14 Ways to Say ‘Easy’ in Italian
Imagine you’re trying to explain how easy it was to cook that recipe your Italian friend gave you the other day, but you’ve already said è facile a million times. Boring, right? Well, don’t worry! In this article, we’ll explore…
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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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14 Ways to Say ‘Easy’ in Italian
Imagine you’re trying to explain how easy it was to cook that recipe your Italian friend gave you the other day, but you’ve already said è facile a million times. Boring, right? Well, don’t worry! In this article, we’ll explore…
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…
