Every language has some linguistic clichés. Linguistic clichés are sayings that have been used so much that they have become trite, overly familiar or common place like: “light as a feather” or “no pain no gain”. Of course, even in Italian there are many linguistic clichés. They all express thoughts and ideas that are usually …
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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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Let’s learn Italian euphemisms
A euphemism is a word or an expression used in place of another one that is considered offensive by native speakers or that suggests unpleasant things. Of course, there are many Italian euphemisms and the majority of them are used to avoid using words and expressions that address topics considered embarrassing or negative like death, …
Uffa, immagino, cavolo – Three italian words to speak like a native
Non è un segreto che gli italiani usino tutti i giorni molte parole e espressioni informali e non. It’s no secret that Italians use many informal – and not so informal – words and expressions every day. Oggi vi insegnerò tre di queste parole così potrete iniziare ad usarle per sembrare un po’ di più …
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How to use casino and comodo in Italian
Casino and comodo are two Italian words that are widely used and have several different meanings. So, you really need to master them if you want to understand Italians or feel a little bit more like a native. Casino In informal Italian casino is used in many contexts. However, because it’s informal, remember to use …
Difference between qualsiasi, qualunque, chiunque and ogni in Italian
Qualsiasi, qualunque, chiunque and ogni are four Italian words that can cause some confusion to learners. So, today I’ve decided to explain the meaning of these four Italian words and how to use them. Qualsiasi and Qualunque The first thing to mention is that qualsiasi and qualunque are synonyms in Italian, so you can pick …
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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 …
How to use the Italian word ecco
The Italian word ecco can have many uses in Italian. Today, you’re going to learn how Italians use ecco. Let’s start. Ecco Ecco is used to call the attention of somebody to something that is happening. Example: a. Ecco che arriva Luca! Look, Luca is coming! It’s used to indicate something. When you use ecco …
What do qui, qua, lì, là mean?
Qui qua, lì, là sono quattro parole largamente usate in italiano per indicare un luogo. Qui, qua, lì, là are four Italian words that are widely used in Italian to indicate location. Quindi, oggi ti spiegherò come usare qui, qua, lì, là. So, today I’m going to explain you how to use qui, qua, lì, …
Difference between cosa and quale in Italian
Today I’d like to talk about the difference between cosa and quale in Italian as question words. I’ll cover also the meaning of cosa, che cosa and che when you want to ask a question in Italian. Quale Quale asks you to choose or pick one or more things among which other options are possible. …
