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meraviglioso
wonderful
dovrei
I should
dovrei andare a Roma
I should go to Rome
dovrei bere acqua
I should drink water

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qualcosa
something
il caffè è caldo
the coffee is hot
è il caffè di John
it is John's coffee
io do
I give

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io do del caffè a John
I give John some coffee
Gli diamo del caffè
We give him some coffee
è il caffè di Pietro
It is Peter's coffee
io do del caffè a Pietro
I give Peter some coffee

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diamo del caffè a Pietro
we give Peter some coffee
lei deve darmi del caffè
she must give me some coffee
a chi devo darlo?
who must I give it to?
chi me l'ha dato?
who gave it to me?

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References to people

When meeting people in Italy, be sure to use the appropriate formal title. Italians tend to use titles whenever possible. Use the Lei form when using any of the following titles. A man would be called Signore, which is the same as Mr. or Sir. An older or married woman is called Signora and a young lady is called Signorina.

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It is also helpful to know the correct vocabulary term for referring to people based on their age, gender, or relationship to you.

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uomo (a man)

donna (a woman)

ragazzo (a boy)

ragazza (a girl)

bambino [M]; bambina [F] (a child)

padre (a father)

madre (a mother)

figlio [M]; figlia [F] (child)

fratello (a brother)

sorella (a sister)

marito (a husband)

moglie (a wife)

amico [M]; amica [F] (a friend)

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By mastering the basics of conversation in Italian, you put yourself and the person you’re talking to at ease. Everyone should learn essential Italian conversational words and phrases before traveling to Italy. These words and expressions are sure to come up in most everyday conversations.

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COURTEOUS PHRASES

Being polite is just as important in Italy as anywhere else in this world. The following words and phrases cover most of the pleasantries required for polite conversation. After all, learning to say the expressions of common courtesy in Italian before traveling is just good manners.

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sأ¬ (yes)

no (no)

per favore; per piacere; per cortesia (please)

Grazie (Thank you)

Molte grazie (Thank you very much.)

Prego! (You’re welcome!)

Si figuri! (It’s nothing.)

Mi scusi. (Excuse me.)

prego (by all means)

Puأ² ripetere, per cortesia? (Can you please repeat.)

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PERSONAL PRONOUNS

Once you’ve mastered the common pleasantries, the next important thing to learn is how to refer to people. The most common way is by using personal pronouns. In Italian, the pronouns (you and they) are complicated by gender and formality. You’ll use slightly different variations of these words depending to whom you are referring and how well you know them.

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Io (I)

lui (he)

lei (she)

noi (we)

tu (you [singular])

lei (you [singular/formal])

voi (you (plural/informal])

loro (you (plural/formal])

loro (they)

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Use the informal tu (singular you) and voi (plural you) for friends, relatives, younger people, and people you know well. Use the formal lei (singular you) when speaking to people you don’t know well; in situations such as in stores, restaurants, hotels, or pharmacies); and with professors, older people, and your friends’ parents.

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The formal loro (plural you) is rarely used and is gradually being replaced by the informal voiwhen addressing a group of people.

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REFERENCES TO PEOPLE

When meeting people in Italy, be sure to use the appropriate formal title. Italians tend to use titles whenever possible. Use the Lei form when using any of the following titles. A man would be called Signore, which is the same as Mr. or Sir. An older or married woman is called Signora and a young lady is called Signorina.