In Italian, much like in English, there is a wide range of expressions you can use to bring a conversation to a natural close. A simple and friendly Ci vediamo! (See you!) works perfectly when you’re not sure when you’ll meet again, while more specific options allow you to indicate exactly when you’ll see someone …
Certain Italian words are really difficult to translate — not because English is short on vocabulary, but because it lacks the context that gives those words their meaning. For instance, you can translate sistemarsi as “to settle down,” sure. But it fails to capture the fact that this is the ultimate Italian merit badge, unlockable …
Il pane (bread) is one of those things that’s never missing from an Italian table. Even when there are already enough carbs on the plate and it’s clearly not needed for the meal. It doesn’t matter, it’s just there: in a basket, still inside the bakery bag, or scattered across the set table, quietly waiting …
Those of you who have been following Daily Italian Words from the very beginning will know that I’m a native English speaker raising my son in my non-native language: Italian. It’s hard to believe, but he turned six a few months ago – yep, he’s almost as old as this website! He is now fully …
You’ve decided to rent an apartment in Italy? That’s exciting! Just get ready to arm yourself with some new words and expressions to get through it. Because yes, there’s specific vocabulary you’ll need to familiarise yourself with. So, before you find yourself handing over a cauzione without really knowing what you agreed to, or arguing …
Somewhere in Italy right now, someone is ordering priest stranglers and Judas’ blood, and nobody is batting an eye. Don’t worry, I haven’t gone crazy: Strozzapreti (priest stranglers) and Sangue di Giuda (Judas’ blood) are perfectly normal menu items in Italy! This is just what we call certain foods: body parts, religious figures, personal traits, …