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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Italian churches built in the rock
As you surely know, in Italy there are many churches with an incredible history and architecture. However, did you know that there are also some churches that are built in the rock? Today I’d like to talk about some of these churches that can visit while you’re in Italy. Eremo di San Colombano Eremo di …
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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Italian bivouacs in unique locations – Gervasutti bivouac
Ti piace fare escursioni in montagna e passare del tempo in location uniche? Allora questo articolo fa per te. Do you like hiking and spending time in unique locations? Then this article is for you. Sapevi che in Italia ci sono dei bivacchi in location uniche? Ovviamente, per arrivarci devi camminare, di solito molto, ma …
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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, …
