I Saluti
Which Italian greeting has a double meaning?
Ciao
What is the capital city of Italy?
Roma/Rome
Spell "mum" in Italian, with the correct definite article.
la mamma
What do children in kindy & Primary School wear to protect their clothes?
Grembiule
Smock
Apron
What is the Italian word for "beautiful"?
bello
bella
What are two formal ways of saying "hello" in Italian?
Salve
Buongiorno
On a map, what is Italy's shape?
Boot (kicking a soccer ball)
What is the Italian word for sister, including the definite article.
la sorella
What subject is "matematica"?
Math
What does "io sono alta" mean?
I am tall (fem).
What does "Questa e` la mia amica" mean?
This is my friend (female).
Name the two islands which make up Italy.
Sicilia e Sardegna
Sicily & Sardinia
What is the meaning of and the plural of:
"LO ZIO"
The uncles
Gli zii
What is the Italian for "the pencil"?
la matita
What does "gentile" mean?
kind
What word do Italians use to say "hi" when answering the phone?
Pronto
Name 3 European countries which border Italy.
France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia.
Who are "i parenti"?
The relatives
What is the Italian word for "the female High School teacher"?
La professoressa
What does "simpatico" mean?
likeable
What is the Italian word for "it's a pleasure to meet you"?
Piacere
Name any two seas which surround Italy.
Ionio, Mediterraneo, Tirreno, Adriatico.
What is the Italian for "parents", including the definite article.
i genitori
Give any two differences between schooling in Italy compared with Australia.
1. Many attend school 6 days a week.
2. They have half days, so their day starts at around 8am/8:30am - 1pm/1:30pm.
3. No uniform
4. No private schools. All public, co-ed.
5. They study more subjects (approx 13) each year.
6. At 14, students must decide which specialised HS they wish to attend.
What is the Italian for "happy"?
What is the Italian for "sad"?
What is the Italian for "big"?
What is the Italian for "small"?
contento/a or felice or allegro/a
triste
grande
piccolo/a