How to Understand Common Italian

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Learn some common greetings.

   It will show people that you are friendly.
   
   Good Morning = Buongiorno (Boo-on-Jor-No) Good Afternoon = Buon Pomeriggio (Boo-on-po-mer-i-jo) Good Evening = Buona sera (boo-on-a-say-ra) Good Night = Buona notte (Boo-on-a-not-te) Hi/Bye = Ciao (chow) (informal)
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   Step 2: Remember that after you say hello

   Goodbye = arrivederci (a-reev-a-der-chee) (informal) ArrivederLa (a-reev-a-der-La) (formal) Ciao (chow) (informal) , 1 = uno 2 = due (doo-eh) 3 = tre 4 = quattro 5 = cinque (chin-queh) 6 = sei (say) 7 = sette 8 = otto 9 = nove (no-veh) 10 = dieci (dee-eh-chi) , No = no Yes = si (see) , That is always a nice way to make friends, and be invited back.
   
   Thank you = grazie (gra-tsee-eh) You're welcome = prego Buongiorno is used from the morning until 2pm (1:00
   -14:00).
   
   Buon pomeriggio is used in the afternoon (14:00-evening).
   
   Buona sera is for the evening.
   
   Buona notte is either after 24:00 or when you are going to bed. ,, Don't stop learning the language.
   
   It is beautiful and melodic.
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   Step 3: you will leave eventually

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   Step 4: so learn the next important word.

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   Step 5: Have dinner or lunch out

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   Step 6: or make a date to meet a special someone

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   Step 7: and you may want to learn these words to pay the bill and not be cheated.

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   Step 8: Never forget these other words

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   Step 9: or you might get into a problem area and not be able to get out.

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    Step 10: Always be polite.

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    Step 11: If you don't understand

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    Step 12: try to say this: Non parlo italiano.

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    Step 13: This is only basic Italian.

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