Essential Italian phrases you should know
Italian is learned as much in the street as in the classroom. Knowing a few key phrases is often enough to get by in most situations: ordering a coffee, asking for directions, greeting people correctly or handling an unexpected situation. This guide brings together the most useful expressions, organised by situation, with their context of […]
The time in Italian: how do you say it and ask for it?
Quick Summary The question: You ask “Che ore sono?” (plural) or “Che ora è?” (singular). The verb: Use “Sono le…” for all hours except 1am/pm, noon and midnight. The exception: Say “È l’una” (1:00), “È mezzogiorno” (12:00) and “È mezzanotte” (00:00). The minutes: Add with “e” (and) or subtract with “meno” (minus). The format: Speech […]