Come stai?
'How are you?' in Italian
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Language
Italian
Romance Family
Left to Right Script
Gendered Language
Italian is a Romance language derived from Latin, spoken primarily in Italy and parts of Switzerland, with around 65 million native speakers worldwide. It is known for its musicality, with a vowel-heavy phonetic structure and clear, syllabic pronunciation. Italian uses the Latin alphabet and has a relatively straightforward grammar compared to other Romance languages, with gendered nouns (masculine and feminine) and verb conjugations that vary by tense, mood, and person. Its vocabulary has influenced many languages, especially in music, art, and cuisine, with terms like "pizza," "opera," and "piano." Italian is the official language of Italy, San Marino, and Vatican City, and it is widely studied for its cultural and historical significance.
Flashcards
ITA
Verb
25
dire
say
To express in words; to speak.
ITA
Verb
52
pensare
think
To form ideas or opinions in the mind.
ITA
Adverb
104
molto
very
To a high degree; extremely.
ITA
Noun
1602
gatto
cat
A small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a long tail, and retractable claws, kept as a pet or for catching mice.
Agents
Italian
Paolo
Studying Italian art history
Male
23
Rome, Italy
Student
Artistic
painting, cycling, reading
Italian
Lucia
Teaching Italian grammar in Rome
Female
40
Rome, Italy
Language teacher
Warm
painting, cycling, reading
Italian
Giovanni
Restoring a historic villa
Male
48
Rome, Italy
Architect
Charming
wine making, soccer, traveling
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