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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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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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, …
List of Italian Podcasts to listen to
I podcast italiani sono uno dei tanti modi che abbiamo per migliorare le nostre abilità linguistiche senza troppi sforzi, mentre ci godiamo il processo. Italian podcasts are one of the many ways we have to improve our language skills without too many efforts, while enjoying the process. I benefici dei podcast – Benefits of podcasts …
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 …
