We may vary in age, gender, and background, but one thing unites us all: when nature calls, we’ve got to answer! Yet, for learners of a new language, knowing how to ask where the toilet is can be tricky. Some expressions are polite, while others are considered slang and a bit too blunt. If you …
One of the most useful travel phrases you can learn in preparation for a trip to Italy is Come si dice…? which means How do you say…? Come si dice…? How do you say…? If, in English, you want to speak about people in general rather than a specific individual, there are many options: In …
In Italian, the phrase Fammi sapere (“let me know”) is used as a request to another person to provide information about something once they have the details at a later time. Fammi sapere! Let me know! Far sapere is how you would say “to let (someone) know” or “to inform” in Italian. It is made …
If you wish to inquire about someone’s desires or preferences in Italian, you can always turn to the phrase Cosa vuoi? This expression directly translates to “What do you want?” in English and is commonly used in casual or informal settings to seek information about someone’s wishes, needs, or choices. Cosa vuoi? What do you …
One of the aspects I truly appreciate about the Italian language is how food-related words are incorporated into their expressions and idioms. It adds such a flavourful dimension to their language and culture, wouldn’t you agree? Today, I’d like to share one of my absolute favorite Italian expressions, a phrase I’ve incorporated so seamlessly into …
After mastering the basic introductions, one of the first phrases worth learning in any language is “Nice to meet you.” Let’s take a look at how to translate this phrase into Italian. Piacere di conoscerti. Nice to meet you. Piacere is both a noun and a verb in Italian. When used as a verb, it …