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12 Sep 2024

8 Frequently Asked Questions about the Verb “Piacere” in Italian

The verb “piacere” in Italian is unique because it uses indirect object pronouns and the liked item as the subject. In the present tense, “piace” is used for singular nouns and infinitive verbs, while “piacciono” is for plural nouns. In the conditional tense, “piace” becomes “piacerebbe” or “piacerebbero” to show polite request or desire. Negation involves placing “non” before “piacere”. The indirect object pronoun changes according to the person who likes something.

24 Apr 2024

How to use Italian Indefinite Articles

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Conquering those tricky “Uno” and “Una”: A Beginner’s Guide to Italian Indefinite Articles These little words provide a first introduction to anything. Let’s say you are pointing at any cat you see on the street. You would say, “Look at … Continued

24 Apr 2024

How to use Italian Definite Articles

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Today, we’ll look at Italian definite articles, the small words before nouns like “the” in English. Unlike English, with just a single “the” Italian has several extras of these small words, which might be confusing at first. But do not … Continued

18 Mar 2024

The difference between “potere” and “riuscire” in Italian

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This comprehensive guide will help you understand the hidden meanings of these 2 Italian verbs. If you’ve ever been confused by the use of “Potere” and “Riuscire” in Italian, you are not alone. POTERE and RIUSCIRE are two Italian verbs … Continued

1 Mar 2024

Italian Listening Skills: Una vacanza a Roma

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20 Sep 2023

How to use ‘Da’ to indicate where someone goes or stays in Italian

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Today, we’ll look at the multipurpose preposition ‘Da‘ and how it can be used to express where a person is going or staying in relation to another person. Listen to this article in Italian ‘Da‘ is the bridge that connects people … Continued

16 Apr 2023

How to choose from DI or DA Italian preposition

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One of the challenges you may face in learning Italian is choosing between the prepositions DI and DA. Both prepositions can be translated to the English preposition “of,” but they have different uses and meanings in Italian. Here are some … Continued

14 Apr 2023

How to Combine Italian Simple Prepositions with Articles

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The more you practice Italian, the closer you will to mastering the Italian language! Prepositions are essential to learning to communicate in Italian because we use these words in everyday conversation. In this post, you’ll learn about how to Combine … Continued

12 Apr 2023

Italian Pronoun Usage Made Easy: Tonici Pronouns Explained

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If you’re learning Italian, you may have come across the terms tonici and atoni when studying pronouns. While they may seem confusing at first, understanding the difference between the two can greatly improve your Italian grammar skills. In this post, … Continued

10 Apr 2023

How to Use Prepositions with Andare Venire and Partire in Italian

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The use of prepositions is an important element of the Italian language, particularly with verbs like andare, venire, and partire. In this post, we’ll look more closely at these verbs and how to use prepositions properly with them. First, let’s … Continued