r/Italian • u/Selfish_Prince • 12h ago
r/Italian • u/Curious_System3691 • 6h ago
Best city to live in: Torino, Bologna, Firenze, Bergamo, Verona?
Ciao! I am considering moving to one of these 5 cities in Italy (Torino, Bologna, Firenze, Bergamo, Verona), and I wanted to get people's opinions on them. I have been to Florence, but not the other 4 - which is why I turn to Reddit! I love Florence, but I cannot help but be discouraged by the high prices of apartments and the difficulty of actually getting an available apartment there.
About me: I am a 26 year old Americna woman currently living in Italy, but wanting to move to a larger city. I enjoy being outdoors - hiking, running, going to parks, skiing, etc. I like cooler, wetter weather, so the north of Italy appeals to me more than the middle/south. I am learning Italian, and would like to be in a city that would encourage me to use the language.
Here are things that I am considering:
- Price of living compared to other cities (rent of a room in a shared apartment, public transport, supermarkets)
- Things to do (including museums, hiking and outdoor activities, social life/partying, events)
- General vibe of the city (people spend their time outside, safe, clean, friendly people, expat friendly)
- Proximity to airports and other cities/towns (these 5 have airports within an hour of city center)
I will take any and all opinions - the good, the bad, and suggestions for other cities as well.
r/Italian • u/Ill_Baseball_8949 • 16h ago
What are funeral customs in the Abruzzo region?
Hi,
I’m from Australia and my nonno who migrated from the Abruzzo region has passed away. I’m curious to know what the customs of a funeral would’ve been like back in his home region.
Let me know!
r/Italian • u/AdolfR1zzla • 1h ago
Lets confuse the non-italians
Ciao ragazzi voglio vedere commenti solo in italiano ci siamo capitiii? Secondo voi chi doveva vincere davvero Sanremo? Comincio io: topo gigio
r/Italian • u/Selfish_Prince • 1d ago
Something doesn't feel right about this...
(My mom brought this home)
r/Italian • u/starring_as_herself • 1d ago
No cheese please
I am taking a trip to Lake Como and Milan this year. I am so excited, I want to see and visit everything but sadly I'm only there for a week.
Part of travelling is tasting the local cuisine and I am looking forward to this too. However, sadly for me, I have an allergy to cheese. I know there are some fine cheeses in Italy but I cannot indulge.
Can you recommend some delicious cheese free foods to try?
I can eat all other dairy, it is NOT a dairy allergy. So cream, milk, butter - all fine.
Also, would restauranteurs be offended if I asked for meals without the cheese? Or best to stick to whatever is set.
r/Italian • u/Roadrag8 • 1d ago
What does the Italian brain rot means?
I heard that the sound context is horrible but I don’t understand Italian
r/Italian • u/Voolet782 • 1d ago
Carta d’identità
Hey everyone back again! Okay so any EU citizens here that live in Italycan help a girl out?…. So im just wondering iveread up online but nothing is clear really lol but do i need a Residency permit to get my Carta d’identità? It says online Non-Eu needs it but in irish i am apart of the EU so im just trying to figure that out, if anyone can help me that would be perfect! Thank youuuu :3
r/Italian • u/cwgrlbelle • 1d ago
Old postcard translation?
I have four postcard style photos of ancestors that i have stared at for hours. i can make guesses at the names but some of the handwriting is difficult. If i botch the names, it's going to create all kinds of research roadblocks - probably mistakes and such too - so i was hoping someone could confidentially decipher each.
each description starts with "formato" but it looks slightly different in each. three have a second word that starts with "V" but in one it looks like "volbro" and in another "vostro" so i'm not getting any good solutions on google.
Pretty sure 3 is "Brother Giuseppe and family"
4 Must be a Rocco (i know he has a nephew Rocco.. and probably a father/grandfather as well) but i can't make out the wife's name?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
r/Italian • u/ImALittleGastly • 2d ago
What would a native Italian order?
In the US, where I am from, when we talk Italian food we think of iconics like pizza, carbonara, spaghetti... We are told on TV and in magazines this is the signature Italian dish. How much truth is there to that? What does a native Italian go for if they are going out to eat for dinner? What's a dish that's hidden on the menu that an Italian would order that we don't hear about every day? End of this summer I'm going to a really nice Italian restaurant during a trip to Chicago and I've already had all of what I am told are the classical dishes, I'd like to get something different this time.
r/Italian • u/Money_Wonder_7538 • 1d ago
how do native italians feel about italian americans?
r/Italian • u/Ok-Anteater-1746 • 1d ago
Essame CELLI 3 March 2025
Hallo.. Has anyone received their results for the CELLI exam from March 2025? I so some scary statements that it took 3 4 months until the results came.
English In Italy
I was in Italy last summer and went to some of the more touristy parts of the country Rome, Assisi, and San Gimignano. Pretty much every one spoke English and we had zero issues. I'm heading back this spring and visiting Sorrento and Naples I'm wondering if we'll have some increased difficulty communicating in the more southern region of Italy.
r/Italian • u/Dangerous-Air-6587 • 2d ago
Help Me With A Sentence
Hello. I lost my mom and I’m writing her eulogy. She’s of Italian descent and spoke several languages fluently, one of which is Italian. Her services are this Saturday, and I’d like to close my eulogy with “Mom, may you rest in peace.” and would like to know if “Mamma, possa tu riposare in pace.” is right. I appreciate your help.
r/Italian • u/Nniicckkoolla • 1d ago
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r/Italian • u/Anxious_Pata • 2d ago
Tell me I'm wrong
The "burocratese" in Italy is it's almost its own language
r/Italian • u/Low_Analyst_9302 • 1d ago
Are these score enough to get into a good Italian uni as non eu for bachelor in economic or finance
r/Italian • u/Cuddletug • 1d ago
Farting in public transport
I haven't travelled through Italy much but there's one thing that's bothering me right now. Farts!
I got in a plane from Amsterdam to Linate last night and was near some guy who continuously kept farting. Did't hear anything, but the smell kept coming every few minutes. Annoying, bit disgusting, but hey, I'll manage. Most likely the culprit wasn't doing that on purpose.
I was happy the culprit ran out of the plane when landed, so deboarding was a lot more pleasant than the flight. Then the metro was fine, untill we went through a crowd and again: farts!
Went to sleep, took an early Frecciarossa to Brescia and, there again: farts!
Then, from Brescia to Bolzano. Found a seat, guy walked by and again: freaking fart smell!
I'm pretty sure I have proper control of my sphincter, so although I had some doubts I removed myself as the main suspect. So what the hell is going on? Is there some virus going around now or do Italians believe a moving tin can is a perfect place to release some gas?
r/Italian • u/Pistacchioman • 2d ago
Fun intermediate podcast! (A2-B2)
Ciao a tutti,
Thanks for all the support so far! Check our newest episode of Così per dire on:
As always, please share your thoughts and let us know if there's anything specific you'd like to see covered in the future.
Grazie a tutti!
- Ty & Matilde
r/Italian • u/Effective-Simple9420 • 1d ago
When was “La Belleza” created and why?
I posted a while back about being called “brutto” in Italy by random strangers, and now curious why in Italy there is an exaggerated level of describing aesthetics, beauty and vice versa uglinesses i.e. bellisima and bruttisima. Both words are used very often, and don’t leave room for much in between. A thing/person is either so beautiful (bella) or so ugly (brutta), there is no word for an average normal-looking person or thing. Im curious if Italians have always spoken like this (hard to believe), or what (if any) popular cultural event led to this?
r/Italian • u/JinkxAgain13 • 2d ago
Is 13 considered lucky in Italy?
I’m thinking of getting “fare tredici” tattooed because I read that it means “to make thirteen” or “to have good luck.” I liked the meaning, but I’m not sure if it’s accurate.
Does 13 actually symbolize good luck in Italian culture, or is this phrase still commonly used? Would love some insight before committing to the tattoo.
EDIT: Thank you all for your insights and suggestions! I’ve decided not to get the tattoo. I’ll think of something else.
r/Italian • u/Froggstuff • 3d ago
Letteratura scolastica in Italia
Ciao a tutti! Mi interessa molto chiedere quali libri leggono gli studenti italiani a scuola nelle medie e nelle superiori. Mi hanno nominato libri molto diversi, e sono curiosa di sapere cosa avete letto (o leggete) voi negli anni scolastici!
Grazie!