Some weeks ago, I talked about invariable indefinite adjectives in Italian. Today, I’d like to talk about Italian indefinites that can be used only as pronouns. Indefinite pronouns are words that are used to refer to people or things in a non-specific way, without saying who or what they are. Some examples in English are …
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Let’s learn Italian invariable indefinite adjectives
Indefinite adjectives in Italian are those adjectives that modify nouns, giving nonspecific information about them. An example of indefinite adjective in English is the word “any”, which indicates no matter how much or how many things or persons. So, it gives nonspecific information. There are several indefinite adjectives in Italian and they can be extremely …
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Do you know how to use proprio in Italian?
Proprio is an Italian word that can have different meanings according to the context in which it’s used. So, let’s see how to use proprio in Italian without making mistakes. Proprio 1. The first meaning of proprio in Italian as an adverb is really. Examples: a. E’ proprio buono! a. It’s really good! b. Mi …
What’s the difference between chi and che in Italian?
Chi e che sono due parole italiane comuni che hanno significati diversi e sono usati in modi diversi. Chi and che are two common Italian words that have different meanings and are used in different ways. Se hai appena iniziato a imparare l’italiano, all’inizio potresti confondere chi con che, o l’opposto. In realtà, è molto …
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Farcela – What it means and how to use it
Farcela is a very common Italian pronominal verb. It’s a pronominal verb because it’s composed by the verb fare plus the pronouns ce + la. Farcela in italian can be used in different situations. So, let’s see when and how to use the verb farcela. Conjugation of Farcela The conjugation of this verb is pretty …
Do you know how to use essere and avere?
Essere and avere, respectively to be and to have, are two Italian auxiliary verbs. These verbs are incredibly useful and are the first verbs that learners usually learn in Italian.Do you know when and how to use them?Let’s see the present tense of these two irregular verbs first: Essere Io sono Tu sei Lui/Lei è …
