Ever felt the itch to chat in Italian but got stuck figuring out how to kick things off? Well, knowing how to say “What’s up?” in Italian is an incredibly handy skill that can open the door to casual exchanges. Seriously, it’s amazing to think how often this simple phrase can help you spark some …
Have you ever found yourself without a working phone, no watch on your wrist, and desperately needing to know the time? It’s in these moments that knowing how to ask for the time can be incredibly handy! Whether you’re preparing for a trip to Italy or simply fascinated by the language, mastering the art of …
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 …