Life - or la vita in Italian - is a rollercoaster filled with incredible highs and devastating lows. Unfortunately there isn't a single handbook to help us navigate all of life's ups and downs but that is exactly what makes it such an adventure! Below you'll find a collection of twenty of our favourite inspirational, humorous and interesting life quotes in the Italian language, all of which … [Read more...] about 20 Italian Phrases & Quotes about Life (with English Translations)
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8 Ways to Say “Thank you very much!” in Italian
Most people, regardless of whether or not they are studying the language of love, know that the word for thank you or thanks in Italian is grazie. However something of which they may not be aware is that there are eight (yes, eight!) different ways of translating thank you very much. Let's take a look at them now! 1. Grazie mille Grazie mille, which means one-thousand thanks, is by far … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Say “Thank you very much!” in Italian
How to Respond to “How are you?” (“Come stai?”) in Italian
If someone asks the question "How are you?" in Italian, which normally translates as Come stai? (informal) or Come sta? (formal), there are various ways you can respond depending on your mood or the situation. In this article, we've covered all the most common responses, listed in order from the most to the least positive, and shared extra information at the end. Buona lettura! (Happy … [Read more...] about How to Respond to “How are you?” (“Come stai?”) in Italian
5 Ways to Say “Hello, how are you?” in Italian
One of the first phrases travellers wish to learn when visiting a foreign country is the local equivalent of the classic greeting: Hello, how are you? In Italian, just as in English and many other languages, there are a few variations on this greeting. Which you use greatly depends on your own personal style and the formality of the situation. In this article, we've listed five of the most … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Say “Hello, how are you?” in Italian
10 Flirty Italian Phrases for That Special Someone
Are you interested in finding love (amore) in Italy? Or perhaps you've been friends (amici) with someone for a while and want to take your relationship to the next level? A proven way of catching someone's attention is by flirting (flirtare). In other words, you make it clear using words and body language that you are interested in someone and think that they are attractive. In many ways, … [Read more...] about 10 Flirty Italian Phrases for That Special Someone
The Top Italian Terms of Endearment (for Men, Women, Children & Friends)
Every language has its own set of terms of endearment (nomignoli affettuosi), with popular terms varying from culture to culture. They are a fun way, not only to express your feelings for your partner, friend or child, but also to establish a level of comfort and closeness in the relationship. Italian happens to be one of the more expressive languages I’ve encountered in terms of the sheer … [Read more...] about The Top Italian Terms of Endearment (for Men, Women, Children & Friends)