Expressions
What is the expression Italians use to mean, 'Oh my goodness!'
Mamma mia!
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(A single word answer will not score points for you)
Come ti chiami?
Mi chiamo...
Which of the following basic 'ingredienti' is used to make a 'dolce italiano' & what does it mean in English?
la carne, la pizza, la farina
la farina - the flour
What does 'io rispetto' mean?
I respect
What is 'la differenza' between 'un cappuccino' and 'un caffe latte'?
Both have coffee and milk but a cappuccino has frothed milk.
What does, 'Che bello!' mean
How beautiful!
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Quanti anni hai?
(Io) ho ... anni. (with the Italian for the number)
What are 'le uova'?
The eggs
'Io imparo' means...
I learn
What will you receive if you order, 'latte in un bar italiano'?
You will get a cup of milk.
When would you use 'Uffa!'
To express annoyance, boredom, anger, or when you're fed up with a situation.
What does this mean?
Io vado a scuola a San Giuda.
I go to school at St Jude's.
Name the Italian word for 'vanilla'.
la vaniglia
'Spazio mentale' means...
Head space
What are you ordering if you ask for 'acqua'?
Water
Boh! Che ne so?! means...
How should I know!
What does this sentence mean?
Mia Mamma si chiama Cristina.
My Mum's name is Christine.
How do you say 'the sugar' in Italian?
lo zucchero
'Sussurro' means...
I whisper
When Italians order 'un caffè e un cornetto' 'per colazione' (for breakfast), what are they ordering?
A coffee and a croissant.
Which of the following expressions would be used to mean, 'If only!'? 'Magari' or 'Che macello'.
Magari
Answer this question using an acceptable expression.
Come stai?
Bene / Molto bene/ Benino / Male / Così, Così.
Name any 'dolci italiani' correctly in Italian.
i cannoli / le pizzelle / il pan di Spagna / il tiramisù /
i crostoli / i bignè alla panna or any other that students may know
How do you correctly express, 'small group' in Italian?
Gruppo piccolo
Describe what 'un antipasto' is and what this dish could include.
An 'antipasto' is served as a starter and can include processed meats, cheeses, olives, bread sticks etc.