Learn Italiano With Me!

PIA · Post by **PIA** » February 20, 2008 9:37 am

From now on, I'm going to post one Italian saying everyday...

I'm taking Italian 2 with Vincenzo and i have this sweet calender with a phrase for everyday...I thought we could all use a lil Italian in our day!

Fa spesso i capricci.

He is often naughty.

txaggirl91 · Post by **txaggirl91** » February 20, 2008 9:54 am

so how do you say

"she is often naughty"?

PIA · Post by **PIA** » February 20, 2008 10:22 am

I would rather say

io sono spesso i capricci

i am often naughty...

or

Lei e spesso i capricci...

she is often naughty...

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » February 20, 2008 1:49 pm

I'm from Brooklyn originally, I already know how to talk with my hands.

parrothead3282 · Post by **parrothead3282** » February 20, 2008 1:51 pm

This sounds like SO much fun thanks for thinking of this!

bravedave · Post by **bravedave** » February 20, 2008 3:00 pm

Lasciate ongi speranza, voe ch'entrate (sp?)

That's my best one...
[Abandon all hope, ye who enter]

Mottola-Buffett · Post by **Mottola-Buffett** » February 20, 2008 5:37 pm

The only Italian I know are words my dad used to yell at us...
Things like: "Sit down!", "Be quiet!", "Get over here, now!", "Thick head!"
I have no idea how to spell them, but I know exactly what I'm supposed to do when I hear them.
It's the same thing with my kids and French.

PIA · Post by **PIA** » February 21, 2008 7:37 am

Comprare quell'orologio costoso e stato un puro capriccio.

Buying that expensive watch was merely a whim.

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » February 21, 2008 8:34 am

PIA · Post by **PIA** » February 21, 2008 8:38 am

LIPH wrote:ciao

ciao como stai?

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » February 21, 2008 8:43 am

I don't speak Italian but I think that means "how are you" or something close to that. I'm just fine and dandy for a 22 degree Thursday morning in NYC. How's PIA in PA?

PIA · Post by **PIA** » February 21, 2008 8:45 am

LIPH wrote:I don't speak Italian but I think that means "how are you" or something close to that. I'm just fine and dandy for a 22 degree Thursday morning in NYC. How's PIA in PA?

its 6 out here and im about to spend 10 hours in the classroom....super pumped yuou know...

SharkOnLand · Post by **SharkOnLand** » February 21, 2008 4:30 pm

PIA wrote:Comprare quell'orologio costoso e stato un puro capriccio.

Buying that expensive watch was merely a whim.

Thanks. This one comes up in conversation with my Italian buddies all the time...

PIA · Post by **PIA** » February 22, 2008 7:38 am

The saying for Friday Feb 22nd is...

Non dire schiocchezze!

Don't talk nonsense!

la sciocchezza
silliness, foolishness

Afternoon Golfer · Post by **Afternoon Golfer** » February 22, 2008 1:18 pm

How do I order an Italian combo on a portuguese role with sharp provolone and oil and vinegar?

PIA · Post by **PIA** » February 25, 2008 9:18 am

Il caffe, liscio o corretto?

The coffee, black or with liquor?

liscio/a means plain or straight....

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » February 25, 2008 10:37 am

Black, please. It's too early for liquor, plus it's a work day. Grazie

PIA · Post by **PIA** » February 27, 2008 8:37 am

Solo un filo d'olio, sono a dieta!

Just a little oil, I'm on a diet!

sorry im slacking...

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » February 27, 2008 8:45 am

troppo capitano?

PIA · Post by **PIA** » February 27, 2008 8:53 am

LIPH wrote:troppo capitano?