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 …
Knowing how to say “I don’t know” in Italian is an essential skill for communicating because it can be a lifesaver in various situations. Whether you’re a tourist navigating the streets of Italy, a student engaging in conversation with native speakers, or a professional in an Italian-speaking environment, knowing how to candidly admit that you …
“Modal verb.” Sounds like a scary grammatical term, doesn’t it? Well, it actually isn’t as fear-inducing as you might think! Modal verbs – known as a verbi servili in Italian – always serve the verb that follows them. Their job is to express likelihood, ability, permission, request, capacity, suggestion, order, obligation, or advice, or in …
There are many reasons you might vaguely recognise someone but fail to remember their name or how you happen to know them. Perhaps you haven’t seen that person for many years, or you’ve spotted them out of context and can’t put a name to a face. No matter the situation, a useful phrase you can …
In the movie Spiderman: Far From Home, protagonist Peter Parker and his classmates travel to Venice where they are unexpectedly attacked by the Water Elemental. But before the chaos ensues, Peter’s love interest MJ tells him that she’s learned “the most perfect word in the world” while exploring the city – and this happens to …
A very simple yet incredibly useful phrase in Italian is Sì, (io) lo so which means Yes, I know or Yes, I know that in English. It is made up of the following components: Sì ( Yes ) + io ( I ) + lo ( direct object pronoun ‘it’ ) + so (first person …