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 …
Italian vocabulary
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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