Have you ever wondered about the various ways to address a significant other in Italian? Much like English, where we use diverse terms from the casual “boyfriend” and “girlfriend” to the more committed “husband” and “wife,” Italian boasts a rich array of expressions. In this article, we delve into the myriad terms you might encounter …
Answering the phone in a language that’s not your native one can be pretty intimidating, right? It’s just you and the voice on the other end, with no facial expressions or hand gestures to lean on. This takes me back to my first time picking up a call in English – boy, was I a …
It’s that time of the year when il tempo (the weather) often turns foggy and grey and la pioggia (the rain) makes its appearance, forcing us to seek shelter under un ombrello (an umbrella) or in the protective embrace of un impermeabile (a raincoat). The previsioni del tempo (the weather forecast) may be our guide, …
Italy boasts an extremely significant and renowned pastry culture, and one of the most famous desserts is undoubtedly tiramisù. L’Italia vanta una cultura dolciaria estremamente rilevante e celebre, e uno dei dessert più rinomati è senza dubbio il tiramisù. Tiramisù ranks as the fifth most recognised term in Italian cuisine worldwide. The etymology of this …
Il Festival di Sanremo, or as it is officially know, Il Festival della Canzone Italiana, is Italy’s most famous annual song contest and awards ceremony, which is held in Sanremo, Liguria during the month of February. What makes it unique is that it awards new songs that have never been heard before rather than previous …
Many of our readers often feel puzzled about the passive voice in Italian and how to use it correctly. Much of this confusion probably stems from the fact that many people aren’t familiar with what the passive voice is. In this article, our goal is to explain the passive voice and its usage in the …