Heather Broster
Did you know that there isn’t just one way to say ‘I want’ in Italian, but three? Depending on the context and the level of formality, you can use different expressions to convey your desire. Understanding these nuances adds depth to your grasp of the language and allows you to communicate more effectively in various …
Today we’ll be looking at a verb that was suggested by one of the members in our fantastic Facebook community: costeggiare. costeggiare Costeggiare is a regular -are verb, so it can be conjugated in the following manner in the present tense: (io) costeggio (tu) costeggi (lui) costeggia (lei) costeggia (Lei) costeggia (noi) costeggiamo (voi) costeggiate …
Italians love their food idioms, so much so that even the humble broth (brodo) has made its way into an everyday expression! Tutto fa brodo literally translates to “everything makes broth“. Just as any kind of vegetable or meat can become broth when boiled, any contribution to a goal or cause, no matter how small, …
Parents often find themselves repeating certain words and phrases to their kids over and over again. While some of these expressions are positive and encouraging, others may not be as pleasant or gentle. Regardless of their nature, these repetitive messages play a significant role in shaping a child’s understanding of the world and their behaviour. …
When learning a new language, you may encounter words that bear a striking resemblance to offensive words in your native tongue. In fact, some of these words can sound or look so alike that you might hesitate to pronounce them out of concern for sounding impolite. Italian, too, has its fair share of such words. …
What is the first translation that comes to mind when you see the Italian word marmellata? If you said marmalade, you wouldn’t be wrong, but there is more to this sweet and sticky tale than meets the eye … marmellata jam / preserve According to the precise EU definition, marmellata must be crafted from specific …