Published 12:49 IST, November 11th 2019
Travel: Basic Italian to learn when traveling to this land of art
Italy is visited because of its literature, opera, films, fashion, design and food. If you happen to travel to Italy, read ahead to know the basic words
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Italy is most popular for its cuisine and its architectural monuments. Pizza, Pasta, Lasagne and Risotto are some of the famous dishes which are eaten worldwide. This country is also the most visited because of its literature, opera, films, fashion and designs. If you ever happen to visit Italy without having a clue about the language spoken here, given below is your guide to learn a few basic words before reaching this land of art.
10 Basic words to learn in Italy
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Ciao - Hello
First things first, let's start with learning how to greet someone. You should thus say Ciao - Hello, before starting a conversation with someone. However, it is also used to say goodbye.
Come ti chiami – What’s your name?
It is obvious to ask someone their name to start a conversation. Start with Come ti Chiami which means what's your name?
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Si - Yes / No - No.
These are another two words used widely to agree or disagree with what the other person is saying.
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Per favour - Please.
When asking someone for a favour, be polite and thus it is necessary to add per favour to your sentence very often.
Grazie - Thank you.
Every time someone offers you help or does a favour to you be kind and say Grazie, which means thank you.
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Prego - You're welcome.
If you happen to help someone and they thank you, reply Prego, meaning you are welcome.
Mi scusi - Excuse me.
If someone happens to block your way, ask them to move out of your way by politely saying mi scusi.
Mi dispiace - I am sorry.
When you are wandering around in this city full of art, you might bang into someone, be quick to ask forgiveness as this is the sign of politeness.
Buon Giorno - Good morning.
Greeting someone in the morning, be it your tour guide or your hotel attendant, wish them Buon Giorno.
Buona note - Good night.
If you want to wish someone good night, say Buona Note.
12:15 IST, November 11th 2019