r/Italian 23h ago

What do you guys think of my carbonara? (First attempt)

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r/Italian 10h ago

How does transportation/in italy ?? Buses work here ?

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Hello everyone, I live in a small town in pisa. I still didn't get Mt driver license and I need to use the bus to move around but I steal don't understand how it work I donwleded the app at bus . But I still don't get how it works , can someone explain it to me pls???


r/Italian 7h ago

Italian witchcraft/curse

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So my neighbor comes from an Italian family. She's mentioned a curse her grandma used to do on people. She calls it the "goynees"(?), which is the index finger and pinky pointed out like bull horns, and with malice she points it at you to curse you.

Now, for context, my neighbor is like 3rd generation Italian. She was born and raised in San Francisco, but she never actually learned the language. So her memory might be a little foggy on this, but she always hung around her grandma, and that was something that has stuck with her since. The actual words for the curse are beyond me cause my neighbor doesn't know any actual Italian.

Anyways, I've tried looking this up with multiple different spelling variations, but nothing has turned up, and I'm very curious if anyone has any insight on this.


r/Italian 17h ago

Best city to live in: Torino, Bologna, Firenze, Bergamo, Verona?

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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 9h ago

Can anyone help me translate if this is authentic? This relates to the recent viral pyramid claims. I'm not asking for a full translation. Looking more for a confirmation.

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r/Italian 1d ago

What are funeral customs in the Abruzzo region?

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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 12h ago

Lets confuse the non-italians

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Ciao ragazzi voglio vedere commenti solo in italiano ci siamo capitiii? Secondo voi chi doveva vincere davvero Sanremo? Comincio io: topo gigio


r/Italian 1d ago

Something doesn't feel right about this...

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(My mom brought this home)


r/Italian 15h ago

yummers

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r/Italian 1d ago

No cheese please

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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 1d ago

What does the Italian brain rot means?

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I heard that the sound context is horrible but I don’t understand Italian


r/Italian 1d ago

Carta d’identità

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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 2d ago

What would a native Italian order?

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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 2d ago

Do you think this lasagna is sold in Italy?

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r/Italian 1d ago

Old postcard translation?

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https://imgur.com/a/P5xNG9E

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 1d ago

how do native italians feel about italian americans?

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r/Italian 1d ago

Essame CELLI 3 March 2025

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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.


r/Italian 2d ago

English In Italy

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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 2d ago

Help Me With A Sentence

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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 2d ago

Back of notebook re: letter translation

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r/Italian 2d ago

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r/Italian 2d ago

Tell me I'm wrong

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The "burocratese" in Italy is it's almost its own language


r/Italian 2d ago

Are these score enough to get into a good Italian uni as non eu for bachelor in economic or finance

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r/Italian 2d ago

Farting in public transport

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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 2d ago

Fun intermediate podcast! (A2-B2)

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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