Italian Greetings and Common Phrases

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What is the Italian word for 'Good evening'?

  • Buonanotte!
  • Arrivederci!
  • Buonasera! (correct)
  • Buongiorno!

Which of the following means 'Thank you' in Italian?

  • Scusa
  • Grazie (correct)
  • Mi scusi
  • Per favore

What is the masculine singular definite article for most consonants in Italian?

  • Le
  • Lo
  • La
  • Il (correct)

Which of the following is the Italian word for 'Tuesday'?

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What is the meaning of 'Mi chiamo...' in Italian?

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Which definite article is used for feminine singular nouns?

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What is the Italian word for 'Sunday'?

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What does 'Scusa' mean in English?

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What is the meaning of the verb 'sentirsi'?

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Which of the following is the correct affirmative form for expressing boredom?

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What does 'chiamarsi' refer to?

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Which pronoun is used with the first-person singular reflexive verbs?

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Select the correct negative form for expressing relaxation difficulty.

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What is the purpose of the connective 'quindi'?

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Which expression serves as a comparison connective?

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Which of the following sentences is correctly structured using a reflexive verb?

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What is the correct first person singular form of the verb 'parlare'?

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Which of the following is the correct translation for 'to eat'?

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What is the correct third person singular form of the verb 'scrivere'?

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Which verb form corresponds to 'we sleep' in Italian?

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What is the correct masculine singular possessive adjective for 'my'?

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Which verb means 'to listen' in Italian?

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What is the correct translation for 'they have'?

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Which of the following is the correct second person singular form of 'to be'?

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What is the correct plural form of 'our'?

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Which verb corresponds to 'to play' in Italian?

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What does Tess enjoy doing on weekends?

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What is Tess's typical routine for getting ready in the morning?

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Which food does Tess say she doesn't eat?

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What can you do in Galway during the evening?

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Where is Galway located?

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What is a typical feature of Galway's climate?

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What can you see in Galway?

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During which season does Galway become beautiful at Christmas?

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What is the translation of 'Le Borse Di Studio'?

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Which of the following translates to 'An English Girl'?

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Which term refers to 'A Job' in English?

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What does 'Vengo Dall’Austria' mean?

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Which of the following is the correct phrase for 'A Turkish Boy'?

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What is the translation of 'Una Studentessa'?

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Which nationality corresponds to 'Francesi'?

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How would you say 'I Am Austrian' in Italian?

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What is the correct structure for forming a basic affirmative sentence?

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How do you make a sentence negative in Italian?

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Which of the following is a correct way to ask a yes/no question in Italian?

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What does 'Vorrei un caffè, per favore' mean in English?

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What is the meaning of 'Dov’è la stazione'?

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Which reflexive verb means 'to wake up'?

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What does 'Non mi diverto quando piove' translate to?

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What is the correct number in Italian for twenty?

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Flashcards

Buongiorno

Good morning

Arrivederci

Goodbye (formal)

Il

The (masculine singular)

Un

A (masculine singular)

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Grazie

Thank you

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Lunedì

Monday

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Gennaio

January

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Per favore

Please

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Affirmative Italian Sentence Structure

Subject + Verb + Object

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Negative Italian Sentence

Add "non" before the verb to negate a sentence.

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Italian Number: Uno

Italian word for the number one.

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Italian Number: Due

Italian word for the number two.

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Italian Reflexive Verb: Svegliarsi

The Italian reflexive verb meaning "to wake up".

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Italian Reflexive Verb: Mi

Mi is a reflexive pronoun, meaning "myself" and is used with reflexive verbs.

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Italian Question: 'Parli inglese?'

A simple yes/no question that asks if someone speaks English.

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Italian Restaurant Phrase: 'Il conto, per favore'

A polite request for the bill at a restaurant.

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Italian Verb Conjugation - ARE

Different forms of a verb in Italian for different subjects (I, You, He/She, We, You all, They).

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Italian Verb Conjugation - ERE

Different forms of a verb in Italian for different subjects (I, You, He/She, We, You all, They).

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Italian Verb Conjugation - IRE

Different forms of a verb in Italian for different subjects (I, You, He/She, We, You all, They).

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Italian Verb "Essere" - To Be

Conjugation of the Italian verb "to be".

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Italian Verb "Avere" - To have

Conjugation of the Italian verb "to have".

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Italian Subject Pronouns

Words representing the subject of a sentence (I, you, he, she, we, you, they).

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Italian Possessive Adjectives

Words indicating possession (my, your, his/her, our, your, their).

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Italian Possessive Adjectives - Masculine Singular

Masculine singular forms of possessive adjectives.

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Italian Possessive Adjectives - Feminine Singular

Feminine singular possessive adjective.

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Italian Possessive Adjectives - Plural

Plural possessive adjectives (my, your, his, her, its, our, your, their).

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Reflexive Verbs

Verbs that require a reflexive pronoun (mi, ti, si, ci, vi, si) to indicate that the action is done by the subject to themselves. They are used when the subject of the verb is both the performer and the receiver of the action.

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Reflexive Pronouns

Words that refer back to the subject of a sentence and indicate that the action is performed by the subject on themselves.

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Direct Object Pronouns

Pronouns that replace a noun that is the direct object of a verb. They indicate who or what is receiving the action of the verb.

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Indirect Object Pronouns

Pronouns that replace a noun that is the indirect object of a verb. They indicate to whom or for whom the action of the verb is performed.

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Conjunction

A word that joins words, phrases, or clauses.

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Addition Conjunctions

Conjunctions that connect words, phrases, or clauses that add information.

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Sequence Conjunctions

Conjunctions that connect words, phrases, or clauses that indicate order or sequence.

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Cause Conjunctions

Conjunctions that connect words, phrases, or clauses that show a cause and effect relationship.

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Le Borse Di Studio

Scholarships, financial aid awarded to students to help pay for their education.

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Esami

Exams, formal tests to assess a student's knowledge or skills.

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Tesine

Dissertations, short research papers or essays written on a specific topic.

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Ricerche

Research, investigating a topic through gathering information and analysis.

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Una Ragazza Francese

A French Girl

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Un Ragazzo Tedesco

A German Boy

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Ragazza Polacca

Polish Girl

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Ragazza Olandese

Dutch Girl

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Italian Reflexive Verbs

Verbs that reflect the action back on the subject. They are used with reflexive pronouns such as mi, ti, si, ci, vi, si.

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Italian Question Words

Words used to ask questions, such as chi (who), cosa (what), dove (where), quando (when), come (how), and perché (why).

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Italian Prepositions of Place

Words that show the position of something relative to another, such as a (at, to), in (in), su (on), dietro (behind), davanti (in front of), and accanto a (next to).

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Describing a City in Italian

Using Italian to describe a city's characteristics, attractions, and activities. This involves using words like piccola (small), bella (beautiful), fredda (cold), antica (ancient), moderna (modern), and turistica (touristy).

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Simple Italian Questions

Basic questions often used in conversation to gather information, such as Come stai? (How are you?), A che ora ti svegli? (What time do you wake up?), Cosa fai il pomeriggio? (What do you do in the afternoon?).

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Italian Food Vocabulary

Words related to Italian food and cuisine, such as pasta (pasta), pizza (pizza), pane (bread), latte (milk), frutta (fruit), carne (meat), verdura (vegetables), vino (wine).

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Italian Expressing Likes and Dislikes

Using the verb piacere (to like) and non piacere (to not like) to express preferences. Example: Mi piace mangiare la pasta (I like to eat pasta), Non mi piace mangiare la pizza (I don't like to eat pizza).

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Italian Time Expressions

Words and phrases used to talk about time, such as alle sette (at seven o'clock), di mattina (in the morning), di pomeriggio (in the afternoon), la sera (in the evening), il fine settimana (the weekend).

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Study Notes

Greetings and Farewells

  • Ciao! - Hi/Bye! (informal)
  • Buongiorno! - Good morning!
  • Buonasera! - Good evening!
  • Buonanotte! - Good night!
  • Arrivederci! - Goodbye! (formal)
  • A presto! - See you soon!
  • Come stai? - How are you? (informal)
  • Come sta? - How are you? (formal)
  • Bene, grazie! – Fine, thank you!

Common Phrases

  • Per favore - Please
  • Grazie - Thank you
  • Prego - You're welcome
  • Mi scusi - Excuse me (formal)
  • Scusa - Sorry (informal)
  • Sì - Yes
  • No - No
  • Non lo so - I don't know
  • Mi chiamo... - My name is...
  • Piacere - Nice to meet you

Days of the Week

  • Lunedì - Monday
  • Martedì - Tuesday
  • Mercoledì - Wednesday
  • Giovedì - Thursday
  • Venerdì - Friday
  • Sabato - Saturday
  • Domenica - Sunday

Months of the Year

  • Gennaio - January
  • Febbraio - February
  • Marzo - March
  • Aprile - April
  • Maggio - May
  • Giugno - June
  • Luglio - July
  • Agosto - August
  • Settembre - September
  • Ottobre - October
  • Novembre - November
  • Dicembre - December

Basic Italian Grammar

  • Understanding Italian grammar is essential for creating sentences.
  • Articles (definite and indefinite) are crucial for expressing possession and quantity.

###Verb Conjugations

  • Various verb conjugations are presented for -are, -ere, and -ire verbs in the present tense, helping learners to conjugate verbs according to subjects.

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