As you know, every language uses specific combinations of words to express certain concepts. For example, in English you say to fulfil a wish, in Italian we would say realizzare un desiderio. This special combination of words is called a collocation. Collocations can be difficult to learn in other languages because they can be completely …
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Eight extremely used Italian words
There are some words that Italians use very often, sometimes, without even realizing it. These words are extremely useful if you wish to sound like a real Italian. So, today, we’re going to see some of these Italian words. Ready? Let’s start! 1. Allora – The first of today’s Italian words is allora. In spoken …
Tipo, an Italian word with many uses
Tipo is one of those Italian words that can carry different meanings. And it’s also a very useful word too, since it’s widely used both in standard Italian and in informal Italian. Are you ready to learn all the ways in which you can use the Italian word tipo? Then, let’s start! How to use …
Italian ways to ward off bad luck
I think every country believes in some sort of bad luck, and every country has one or more ways to cope with it or to ward it off. Italy is no exception. So, today I’d like to talk about three Italian ways to ward off bad luck for good. Toccare ferro One of the most …
Let’s learn ten Italian collocations
Collocations are a group of two or more words that almost always come together to create a specific meaning, like make trouble instead of do trouble or fast food instead of quick food. Different combinations may sound weird to a native speaker. So, learning Italian collocations is important if you want to speak Italian and …
