Si: a tiny yet incredibly versatile word in Italian, one that’s capable of transforming itself to fulfil various roles within sentences. Let’s consider, for example, this phrase: Sì, Anna si sta ancora vestendo; sai che non si mette fretta ad una donna! Yes, Anna is still getting dressed; you know you never rush a woman! …
Come trascorrere un giorno a Roma Ah, Rome! A city that’s like a giant history book you can walk through, with stories lurking in every nook and cranny. The journalist Silvio Negro wasn’t exaggerating when he coined the phrase “Roma, non basta una vita” (Rome, a lifetime is not enough). While this sentiment provides a …
How much do you know about the Italian flag? Discover the captivating story behind the Tricolore with these six intriguing facts! Quanto conosci la bandiera italiana? Scopri l’affascinante storia del Tricolore con queste sei curiosità! 1. It’s older than the Italian State Normally, you’d expect a national flag to debut alongside the country it represents, …
Today we are going to tackle one of the trickiest Italian verbs for English speakers: the verb piacere / to like. But why is it so difficult? What is the problem? I have to admit that there are quite a few critical points, and in this article I will try to explain them in an …
Ah, that feeling of bubbling excitement when we’re eagerly looking forward to something! Maybe it’s a trip, a delicious meal, or meeting up with friends. How do you convey that enthusiasm in Italian? Let me share a little secret: if you’ve been translating “I can’t wait” in Italian as Non posso aspettare, you might have …
Boredom often slips in uninvited, like that old friend who barges in unannounced, disrupting our day with a “surprise!” But not everyone sees it as an unwelcome guest. Take Leopardi, the renowned poet – he considered boredom as humanity’s most profound emotion. To him, it revealed the truth that nothing truly satisfies us, leaving us …