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[2024-09-18] Explore Italy's Wonders & Learn a Proverb Today!

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A quiet canal not often visited by tourists in Venice.

Ciao, English Learners!

Get ready to dive into the playful world of Italian words like con, giocoso, forno, riparazione, and invitare, and discover the meaning behind the proverb 'Chi dorme non piglia pesci.' – those who sleep don't catch fish!

con

The Italian word 'con' is used in the same way as 'with' in English. It is used to indicate the company of someone or something, means, or in a combination with other things. For instance, 'I am with you' translates as 'Sono con te'. Always remember, the use of 'con' may vary depending on the context of the sentence.

Here's how to use it:

  • Vado a scuola con mio fratello.
  • Preparo la pasta con il sugo.
  • I bambini giocano con il cane.

giocoso

The Italian word 'giocoso' is primarily used to describe a playful or jovial mood, tone, or behavior. It can be used to describe people, an atmosphere, animals, or situations. For instance, in a sentence, 'Il gatto è molto giocoso' means 'The cat is very playful'.

Here's how to use it:

  • Il tuo sorriso è così giocoso
  • Il suo comportamento giocoso è contagioso
  • La sua musica ha un tono giocoso

forno

In Italian, 'forno' refers to a household appliance used for baking, heating, or drying. It is an important word to learn as it is commonly used in the culinary context. For example, 'Il pane è nel forno' means 'The bread is in the oven'.

Here's how to use it:

  • Il pane è nel forno.
  • Il forno per la ceramica è molto caldo.
  • Ho comprato un nuovo forno per la cucina.

riparazione

Riparazione is the Italian word for repair. It is used to describe the act of fixing or mending something that is broken or damaged. For example, if a car breaks down, it may need to be taken to a mechanic for riparazione. Similarly, if a piece of clothing is torn, it may need to be repaired or riparato in order to be worn again.

Here's how to use it:

  • Devo consegnare la mia auto per la riparazione.
  • La riparazione del tuo computer sarà costosa.
  • La riparazione del tetto dovrebbe essere la nostra priorità.

invitare

The Italian word 'invitare' is used to express the act of inviting someone to a place or event. It is a regular verb in Italian, and its conjugation is similar to other -are verbs. For example, 'Ti invito a cena' means 'I invite you to dinner'.

Here's how to use it:

  • Vorrei invitare Maria alla mia festa
  • Mi piacerebbe invitare tutti i miei amici al concerto
  • Devi invitare il tuo capo a cena
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Chi dorme non piglia pesci.

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Mike from LangBites

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