Over the last two months I have realized how much knowing some Italian has helped me during my time here. I have seen the other IU students pick up some Italian also, just because it seems to make things run a little bit smoother. So, here you go, future OVS person. Some basic Italian to use while you're here.
EVERYDAY USE
Buongiorno/buona sera/buona notte - Good day/good evening/good night
Grazie - Thank you
Prego - You're welcome
Per favore - Please
Si - Yes (and no is no)
Come stai? - How are you? (informal)
Come ti chiama? - What is your name? (informal)
Parli inglese? - Do you speak English? (informal)
Dove (il bagno)?- Where is (the bathroom)?
Vorrei... - I would like... (usually used to order in restaurants)
Ciao - Goodbye
SCHOOL USE (very important)
Cosa fai? - What are you doing?
Perche? - Why?
Ragazzi - You guys
Basta - Enough
Capisci? - Do you understand?
Ascoltami - Listen to me
Zitti - Silence
Ripeta - Repeat
Spiega - Explain
Tutto bene? - Everything okay?
...I think that's most of it? Boh. If it's not, Google Translate is your friend.
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