The 20 Most Important Italian Verbs Ending in -IRE

Italian verbs can be categorised as being -are, -ere, or -ire verbs. We’ve already discussed the -are verbs here and -ere verbs here. Now the time has come to talk about the third and final type category of Italian verbs: “third conjugation” -ire verbs. How to conjugate IRE verbs in Italian Much like the other …

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Halloween in Italy vs America

I can vividly recall all the Halloween costumes I donned during my childhood. If I’m being entirely truthful, my very first Halloween is a memory captured in photographs rather than one I can recall firsthand. In those pictures, I’m dressed as a red crayon, a choice made by my parents. After I outgrew the crayon …

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10 Italian Words That Are Super Hard to Pronounce

Most learners will agree that Italian, on the whole, is a fairly easy language to pronounce. It doesn’t have as many sounds as other languages (yes, English, I’m looking at you), nor as many complex consonant clusters. Still, there are a few words that can present a challenge to English speakers, even after years of …

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How to Say “I Want…” in Italian: 3 Ways

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 …

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