Questions and Answers
How do you say 'Thank you' in Italian?
Grazie
Which phrase means 'You're welcome' in Italian?
Prego
What does the expression 'In bocca al lupo' mean in English?
Good luck!
How would you say 'Excuse me' informally in Italian?
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What does 'Basta!' mean in English when used informally?
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When someone says 'Senta/senti', what are they likely to do next?
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What is a common response to 'Buona fortuna!'?
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Which phrase can be used to express 'Enough!' informally in Italian?
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When might someone jokingly say 'Cosi basta ehh!'?
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Which phrase is used to politely ask someone to sit down informally in Italian?
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What does 'Con piacere' mean in English?
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Which phrase is commonly used to say 'Listen!' in Italian?
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Study Notes
Italian Expressions and Phrases
- To say 'Thank you' in Italian, you say 'Grazie'.
- When someone says 'Prego', they mean 'You're welcome' in Italian.
- 'In bocca al lupo' is an Italian expression that means 'Good luck' in English, often used to wish someone well before a performance or a challenging situation.
- To say 'Excuse me' informally in Italian, you say 'Scusa'.
- 'Basta!' is an informal way to say 'Enough!' in Italian, often used to express frustration or annoyance.
- When someone says 'Senta/senti', they are likely to give advice or share their opinion next.
- A common response to 'Buona fortuna!' (Good luck!) is 'Grazie!' (Thank you!).
- 'Basta!' can also be used informally to express 'Enough!' in Italian.
- Someone might jokingly say 'Cosi basta ehh!' to express frustration or annoyance when a situation gets out of hand.
- To politely ask someone to sit down informally in Italian, you say 'Siediti pure!'.
- 'Con piacere' is an Italian phrase that means 'With pleasure' in English, often used to express willingness to help or participate.
- To say 'Listen!' in Italian, you say 'Ascolta!' or 'Senti!'.
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