Pronominal verbs in Italian are those verbs that change their meaning when combined with pronominal particles – ci, ne, la – or with reflexive pronouns. They are commonly used in Italian, that’s why at some point during your learning journey it’s important to learn them. So, today, I’d like to explain the meaning of seven …
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Hidden gems in Florence
Firenze è una delle città italiane più belle e conosciute. Però, come ogni città italiana, anche Firenze nasconde delle vere e proprie gemme. Florence is one of the most beautiful and known Italian cities. However, as every Italian city also Florence has its share of hidden gems. Scopriamo una di queste gemme nascoste: La statua …
Italian verb tenersi: most common meanings
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 …
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 …
