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Domande in Italiano
Questa categoria è per le domande poste in lingua italiana. This category is for questions asked in the Italian language.
259 Questions
What is the proper way to use both dove and dov'è in italian?
"Dove" is used to ask where something is located, for example "Dove sei?" (Where are you?). "Dov'è" is a contraction of "dove è" and is used to indicate where something specific is located, for example "Dov'è il bagno?" (Where is the bathroom?).
No, Delong and DeLong aren't Italian names. The article 'de' means 'of, from' in French. The equivalent in Italian is 'di'. But it may have started out as an Italian name that was translated into French by Italians who decided to settle in France or French speaking areas of Italy.
For example, the Dutch last name 'Vanderbie' originally comes from Italy. The family was 'Abella' in the Genoa/Pisa area of north Italy. The name became 'Abeille' with a move into France. And then it became 'Vanderbie' with the branch that relocated to the Netherlands.
Are names in Italian said the same as they are in English?
No, English and Italian names may be pronounced quite differently in the respective languages. Sometimes, native speakers try to preserve the original language's pronunciation rules. Other times, they adapt the word to their own language's pronunciation rules. So Italian names that follow Italian speaking emigrants/immigrants may be pronounced so differently that the spelling changes over time in the new homeland.
What do Italians do with their day?
Younger Italians spend their weekdays at school. In the evening, they may be at home, because of the amount of homework that's given out by their teachers. On weekends, they get together with family and friends for fun activities. If they're religious, they fit religious services and training into their week and weekend.
Older Italians spend their weekdays at work or in and out of the home. Those Italians who don't work tend to spend the time going shopping, meeting with friends in outdoor cafes or public parks, and running their households. In the evening, they tend to be home with their families. On weekends, they hold special activities and dinners with other family members and friends. Or they may go out to restaurants.
What is the origin of the Italians?
The Italian people have somewhat varied European origins apart from the originalAncient Italic peoples: Northern Italy had a strong Celtic presence in Cisalpine Gaul until the Romans conquered and colonized the area in the second century; the central portion of the Italian peninsula was inhabited by the Etruscans and Italic people; and southern Italy and Sicily was settled significantly by Greeks (see Magna Graecia).
The Romans took the entire peninsula and preserved common unity until the fifth century AD. In the later centuries of the Western Roman Empire, the Italian peninsula was unfiltered by Germanic peoples crossing the Alps, establishing settlements in north central Italy and to a much lesser degree in the south. The Germanic tribes underwent rapid Roman Influence.
The Byzantine Greeks were an important power in southern Italy for five centuries, fighting for supremacy first against the Ostrogoths and later against the Lombards of Benevento. Greek speakers were fairly common throughout Southern Italy and Sicily until the eleventh century when Byzantine rule ended: a few small Greek-speaking communities still exist in Calabria and Apulia.
In 827 AD, the island of Sicily was invaded starting a period of Arab influence in Sicily. Arabs controlled Sicily until the Norman Christians conquered much of southern Italy and all of Sicily in 1091 AD.
There are also still small Greek fishing villages in Calabria, Maltese-Italian residents whose family originated from Malta under Italian and then British rule from the 18th to the mid 20th centuries, and Catalan communities in Sardinia to this day.
For more than 500 years (12th to 17th centuries) after Norman rule, Swabian (German) and Angevin (French) swapped control of regions in Italy, predominately southern Italy and Sicily. During the 11th through 16th century the majority of city-states from Northern and Central Italy remained independent, nurturing the era now known as the Renaissance. Habsburg Spain and Bourbon Spain dominated in southern Italy. From the 16th C. right through to unification, most of the Italian states were controlled by the emerging European political powers, most notably the Austrian Habsburgs, Spain, and by the 19th C., Napoleonic France.
In 1720, Sicily came under Austrian Habsburg rule and was swapped between various European powers until Giuseppe Garibaldi conquered Sicily and southern Italy, allowing for the annexation of the former Kingdom of the Two Sicilies into the new Italian state in 1860 (see Risorgimento).
Yes, Italian gold is good. There may be jewelry pieces that are sold at 14 karats. But most Italian jewelry tends to be sold as 18 karat/750+. Even more attractive than the amount of gold in each jewelry piece are the high production and design standards. Italian jewelry is considered to incorporate the finest of classical designs.
One reason for the high level of expertise in jewelry working is its historic concentration in the specialty areas of Campania, Lombardy, Tuscany, and Veneto. There, the expertise often is passed on through generations of artisan families. In fact, the attention to each stage in the processing of precious metals is so meticulous and draws on such longstanding traditions that Italy's economy counts on its solid revenues from gold, platinum and silver jewelry sales.
What foreign languages do Italians usually speak?
Italians tend to be practical. So they tend to learn the languages that are the most useful for them to know. They therefore tend to become fluent in English, French, and German. English is important to know because of its use in world business, politics and technology. French and German are the languages of Italy's neighbors, in France and Switzerland.
Additionally, some Italians know Greek, Latin, and Slovene. Greek is the language of Italy's neighbor on the east side of the Adriatic Sea, Greece. Latin is the language of the country's ancient Roman legacy and of the pre-Vatican II liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church. Slovene is the language of Italy's neighbor to the northeast, Slovenia.
Italians also may know Portuguese and Spanish. It doesn't require much hard work on their part to learn these two fellow Romance languages. And in the case of the Iberian Peninsula, Italy and Spain share blood ties in regard to some of each country's leading families.
What is the abbreviation for 'Italian'?
It is a common abbreviation for 'Italian'. It's based on the first two letters of the word. The two letters are the beginning letters for the word in a number of languages. So the abbreviation works under a number of situations, in a number of different languages.
What is a good name for an Italian colony and why?
La Colonia Italiana is a good name for an Italian colony. It's a good choice, because it's obvious what it means. In the word by word translation, the definite article 'la' means 'the'. The feminine gender noun 'colonia' means 'colony'. The adjective 'italiana' means 'Italian'.
The official Italian word is "paesano", which means "countryman", "peasant", or more loosely "friend". It comes from the word "paese", which means "country". A popular variant is "paisano".
In some areas of Italy, particularly Sicily, the word has been shortened to "paisan" or "paesan".
Actually, the older meaning was someone from the same village out in the country.
Where do you find a list of endearments in Italian?
One way of compiling a list of endearments in Italian is with the help of an authoritative, up-to-date dictionary. Another is through reading modern Italian literature. Still another is in watching Italian movies. Yet another is by getting to known Italian language speakers or traveling to Italy.
L'Etna is an active stratovolcano located on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and is known for its frequent eruptions. Etna is also the tallest volcano in Europe.
Which song do these words come from te voglio te penzo te chiammo?
The song is "Passione", and the words are "te voglio...te penso...te chiamo" (I want you, I think about you, I call you).
Yes, Italians are known to applaud. Italians tend to be a critical but appreciative audience. Entertainers and speakers tend to like to present in the different regions of Italy. Italians are protective and proud of their regional traditions. But they're appreciative of outstanding achievements and relevant information from others. That's why Italians and non Italians alike consider it an honor to perform before audiences throughout Italy.
Quanto vale un euro in sterline inglesi?
Il tasso di cambio tra l'euro e la sterlina inglese varia costantemente in base alle condizioni di mercato. Attualmente, ad esempio, un euro può valere intorno a 0,85-0,90 sterline. Tuttavia, ti consiglio di verificare il tasso di cambio in tempo reale su un sito finanziario o presso una banca per ottenere informazioni aggiornate.
What do Italians and Australians have in common?
Italians and Australians have in common an appreciation of drinks and foods. They also have in common a great love for the game of soccer. And they have in common varietywithin a common culture. Australia is very local and regional in culture. But all Australians are united in their love for their continent/country. The same may be said of Italians.
How do you form the present passive in Italian?
The present passive in Italian tends to be formed in one of two ways. One is by the use of reflexive verbs. As an example, the infinitive 'chiamarsi' means 'to be called, to call oneself'. So 'mi chiamo' means 'I am called' or 'I call myself'.
Another way is by the combination of the infinitive with the past participle of the verb. For example, 'io sono veduta' means 'I am seen'. In the word by word translation, the subject pronoun 'io' means 'I'. The verb 'sono' means '[I] am'. The past participle of the infinitive 'vedere' ['to see'] is 'veduto', which means 'seen' and which is 'veduta' in the feminine form.
What did Italian cities not have?
Italian cities did not have advancement possibilities for those Italians who worked in jobs in which they were underemployed and had no way of calling attention to themselves. Italian cities did not have funds for those Italians who would have done well in primary and secondary education but couldn't afford the cost of textbooks and transportation. Italian cities did not have jobs for those Italians whose capabilities were in work where the number of applicants was greater than the number of job openings. Italian cities did not have on-the-job trainingfor those Italians who could have learned on the job what they hadn't been able to afford to pay to learn in school. Italian cities did not have opportunities for Italians to work and go to school at the same time. Italian cities did not have protection to offer those Italians who were being persecuted by violent individuals and groups within the society. Italian cities did not have a support system for those Italians who were on their own. It was for those reasons, and more, that Italians left Italy's cities and tried to realize their dreams in other lands, such as the United States of America.
Which Italian names start with the letter 's'?
Salvatore and Stefano are examples of male names that start with the letter 's'. They're pronounced 'sahl-vah-TOH-ray'* and 'STEH-fah-noh', respectively. Stefania is an example of a woman's name that begins with the letter 's'. It's pronounced 'steh-FAH-nyah'.
*The sound 'ay' is similar to the sound 'ay' in the English noun 'ray'.
Why are so many Italians poor?
Italians tend to be poor because of a lack of educationand upward mobility. Generally, individuals more or less do what their parents did. It's difficult for the situation to change, in many ways because of the educational system.
Specifically, Italian schooling before the university level is demanding. Impoverished children can't afford the expense and time to get good grades. Often, they don't have access to supplementary resources that are nevertheless vital to doing well in school. Additionally, early on, Italian students make choices about where their schooling is going to lead them. Someone who's going to college very early on starts taking different courses than someone who's going to drop out and do an apprenticeship.
Additionally, the socio-economic structure is somewhat static. Small scale farmers tend to work the worst soil and/or not own their own land. Absentee landlordism is high, in rural areas and in the big cities. It's difficult to do more than survive, if even that, when most if not all of the profits go to paying absentee landlords.
What do the colors in Italian clothes mean?
There may be many different, conflicting meanings behind the color choices that Italians make in their clothing. Sometimes, there are cultural or political meanings. These meanings tend to be specific to a locality or a region. So a meaning in one area may not be generalizable to another. But whatever the local or regional interpretation, the colors of green, red, and white are perceived as patriotic affirmations of an Italian national spirit. Indeed, these are the colors of the Italian flag.
Where is the Italian - French border?
The Italian Monte Bianco is the French Mont Blanc. Either way, its summit is the actual dividing line between the borders of Italy and of France. A nearby Italian city is Courmayeur. A nearby French city is Chamonix.
Italian mothers take care of their children. They see to the smooth running of their homes. They prepare meals, or direct the preparation of cooking and cleaning by their domestic help. They plan vacations. They meet their friends in their favorite cafes. They make sure that their children get their homework done. They keep stylish and in shape by eating healthily and engaging in exercise, such as walking in the country or swimming at the beach. They hold down jobs in fields that range from tourism to teaching, reception, management, computers, business, banking, and accounting. They have fun going to movies, dinner, or dancing with their spouses. They go shopping for clothes, foods, and other necessities. They drive their families where need be, or arrange alternative transportation. They arrange such special events as birthday celebrations, family reunions, and holiday activities.
What does 'signor' mean in Spanish?
The word 'signor' is a shortened form of the word 'signore'. It's a word in the Italian language. Its meaning is 'sir, mister, gentleman'. Its equivalent in Spanish is senor.
