Italian Phrase of the Day: the basics

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Let's start at the very beginning. A very good place to start. Or so the song goes.


I'm off to Italy again in just over three weeks and, as at one point I could vaguely speak the language and need to refresh my tired brain a little, I thought I might give something to you, my readers, too.


Over the next three weeks, expect phrases and words from the beautiful Italian language, delivered to you in a series of posts. Sometimes these phrases will be helpful and at others they might just be phrases that I enjoy the sound of or the meaning of.


Today, I will lay out the basics:


Sì = yes
No = no
Per favore = please
Grazie = thank you
Parla inglese? - Do you speak English?
Mi dispiace, non parlo italiano = I'm sorry, I don't speak Italian
Ciao = hi/bye
Buongiorno = good morning
Arrivederci = goodbye


I hope these phrases might come in handy one day. Remember to come back tomorrow for your next phrase or word.


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