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. …
As many people know, Italians gesticulate a lot and the gestures they make are never random, but have a very precise meaning. This habit seems to date back to when the Italian peninsula was divided into numerous states and different languages and dialects were spoken. Gestures became a sort of common language, a tool for …
Ever since I was a young girl, I remember being fascinated by those in my class who were able to speak more than one language. It seemed to me like a mystical power to which only a select few had access. My intense interest in languages didn’t end in primary school. Once in high school, …