Italian verbs can be divided into three families, called “conjugations”, based on the ending of the infinitive. Verbs ending in -are belong to the first conjugation, those in -ere to the second conjugation and those in -ire to the third conjugation. Avere (“to have”) and essere (“to be”) are the only exceptions since they belong …
If you want to sound like an Italian and know more about their culture, you should learn expressions like fare i conti senza l’oste or trovare il pelo nell’uovo. Let’s take a look at the most common Italian idioms: words and expressions that have a different meaning compared to their literal translations. 1. Fare i …
One of the cardinal rules Italian learners are taught from day one is that possessive adjectives always require a definite article, or the equivalent of “the” in Italian, when they precede the noun being modified. For example: However, there is one glaring exception to this rule, which is members of the family in the singular. …
When learning Italian, it is important to remember that not all native expressions can be translated directly into English. The main reason is that culture has a big impact on the vocabulary used in the language of a specific country. Curious to know more? Below you will find some of the most important Italian words …
The reason meglio and migliore are so difficult to use correctly is that both of them can mean better. Migliore, however, can also take the meaning of best. A solution in simple words A ready-to-use explanation to understand when and how to use meglio and migliore can be summed up in the following 3 points. 1. …
11 fantastiche città da visitare nel Nord Italia (oltre a Venezia e Como) From Trieste to Pavia, here are some of the best Northern Italian cities to consider for your next trip to the Belpaese. Da Trieste a Pavia, ecco alcune delle più belle città del Nord Italia per il tuo prossimo viaggio nel Belpaese. …