Italian

Transitive vs. Intransitive Verbs in Italian

Struggling with 'essere' vs. 'avere' in Italian? The secret isn't memorizing endless lists, but understanding a core concept: transitive and…

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What Are ‘Pronominal Verbs’ Like Andarsene?

If you've heard verbs like 'andarsene' or 'farcela' in Italian and felt completely lost, you've encountered pronominal verbs. These aren't…

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How Italian Modal Verbs Change in the Past

Struggling with Italian modal verbs in the past tense? Deciding between 'essere' and 'avere' for 'potere', 'volere', and 'dovere' can…

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Italian Verbs + Prepositions: A or Di?

Does 'inizio' take 'a' or 'di'? These tiny prepositions can be a huge headache for Italian learners. This comprehensive guide…

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Verbs Like Piacere: Flip Your Brain

Why do Italians say 'the pizza is pleasing to me'? Verbs like 'piacere' and 'mancare' can feel like they work…

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The Secret of -ISC Verbs Like ‘Capire’

Struggling with Italian verbs like 'finire' and 'capire'? That mysterious '-isc-' that appears in the middle of some '-ire' verbs,…

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The Real Difference Between Essere & Stare

Saying 'Sono bene' in Italian is a classic beginner mistake, one we learned the hard way in a Roman cafĂ©.…

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The Real Meaning of ‘La Dolce Vita’

The iconic phrase 'la dolce vita' means more than just 'the sweet life' of luxury and leisure. It's a deep-seated…

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Where Is Italian Spoken? (It’s Not Just Italy)

Think the Italian language is confined to the borders of Italy? Think again. From its official status in the mountains…

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The Meaning of ‘Allora’: The Ultimate Filler Word

You hear it constantly in Italy, punctuating every conversation: 'Allora...'. But what does this quintessential Italian word actually mean? We…

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