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 famous dishes which are eaten worldwide. This country is also most visited because of its literature, opera, films, fashion and designs. If you ever happen to visit Italy without having a clue about langu 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 ir name to start a conversation. Start with Come ti Chiami which means what's your name?
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Si - Yes / - .
se are ar two words used widely to agree or disagree with what or person is saying.
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Per favour - Please.
When asking someone for a favour, be polite and thus it is necessary to d 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 y thank you, reply Prego, meaning you are welcome.
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Mi scusi - Excuse me.
If someone happens to block your way, ask m 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 sign of politeness.
Buon Gior - Good morning.
Greeting someone in morning, be it your tour guide or your hotel attendant, wish m Buon Gior.
Buona te - Good night.
If you want to wish someone good night, say Buona te.
12:15 IST, November 11th 2019