Tag Archives: Italian colloquial expressions
Alla Ricerca Della Freschezza – Part 1 Posted by Geoff on Aug 6, 2018
In autumn, winter, or spring I’m always pleased to see him … But now, in August, when he creeps round onto my patio, I don’t want him there. I wish he’d leave me in peace, and I retreat indoors to close him out. ‘He’ (‘Lui‘) is the sun (il sole), and right now he’s not…
All’Isola Di Montecristo Posted by Serena on Jul 17, 2018
Today, in part nine of ‘The Strange Case Of The Irregular Body’, we’re going to follow Inspector Augusto and Lieutenent Ciceri to the island of Montecristo. Sono le 4.25 di una notte buia e tranquilla quando un peschereccio arriva nelle acque al largo dell’isola di Montecristo. A bordo insieme al capitano ci sono l’Ispettore Augusto…
Alle Otto Di Sera Posted by Serena on Jun 28, 2018
This is Part Seven of my detective story ‘The Strange Case Of The Irregular Body’. You can read all the previous chapters by clicking on the following links: Chapter 1: The Strange Case Of The Irregular Body Chapter 2: An Extremely Subjunctive Investigation Chapter 3: A Not So Perfect Witness Chapter 4: A Body Of…
A Few More Bodies Posted by Serena on Jun 15, 2018
After last chapter’s diversion to l’isola di Montecristo, we’re back at police HQ, where we find Inspector Augusto and Tenente Ciceri continuing to investigate the Strange Case of the Irregular Body. You can read all the previous chapters by clicking on the following links: Chapter 1: The Strange Case Of The Irregular Body Chapter 2…
A Body Of Evidence – Translation Posted by Serena on May 16, 2018
As promised, here’s the English translation of the latest chapter of The Strange Case of the Irregular Body. Chapter 1. The Strange Case Of The Irregular Body Chapter 2. An Extremely Subjunctive Investigation Chapter 3. A Not So Perfect Witness L’ispettore Augusto è all’obitorio a colloquio col medico legale, il Dottor Della Salma, che ha appena…
Naughty Italian Expressions! Posted by Geoff on Apr 18, 2016
From past experience I’ve learned that our blogs are occasionally read by people of a particularly sensitive disposition regarding the use of ‘rude’ words, and swearing. Hence if you, dear reader, are of such a disposition … I suggest that you stop right HERE. … and the rest of you can read on, buon divertimento!…
It’s All The Same Posted by Serena on Oct 5, 2015
… è sempre la stessa storia = it’s always the same old story … study, study, study! Yes my friends, but it’s worth it in the end! So, without further ado, here’s something else for you to study: how do we say ‘the same’ in Italian? Well, there are three main ways: 1. stesso/i/a/e: the…