Some weeks ago, I explained the main meanings of the Italian verb tenere and how to use it. Today, I’d like to focus on its reflexive form, tenersi. You’re going to learn all the most common meanings of the Italian verb tenersi and how to use it. Tenersi 1. The first meaning of tenersi is …
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Carlina, the Italian ghost in the Milan Cathedral
Il Duomo di Milano è piuttosto famoso ma quanti di voi sanno che c’è un fantasma che lo infesta? The Cathedral of Milan is quite famous but how many of you know that there’s a ghost haunting it? E’ una delle tante leggende milanesi e parla del fantasma di Carlina. This is one of the …
Do you know how to use the Italian word combinare?
The Italian word combinare can be used in different ways. Today, I’m going to list all the main uses of the Italian word combinare. Combinare 1. The first meaning of the Italian word combinare is to unite things according to a criterion or for a specific purpose. Examples: a. Se combiniamo il giallo con il …
The legend about the origins of Turin
Ogni città del mondo ha probabilmente le sue leggende e Torino non fa eccezione. Every city in the world has probably its legends and Turin – is no exception. Torino è una città del nord Italia famosa per i suoi caffè storici, la Mole Antonelliana, la cappella in cui è tenuta la Sindone, per le …
Do you know all the meanings of the Italian verb tenere?
Tenere is a very common Italian verb that can be used in different contexts. Today I will explain the most common and useful meanings of the Italian verb tenere. Tenere 1. The first meaning of tenere is to hold something, generally using your hands or arms, to be sure it won’t fall or slip. Example: …
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