Basic Italian Vocabulary: Greetings and Common Expressions

When you start learning a new language, the first things you should become familiar with are the common greetings and expressions used in everyday life. Here are some basic Italian words and phrases every beginner should know.

Greetings

Greetings are an important part of any conversation and it's always good to know how to greet people at different times of the day.

• Buongiorno - Good morning
• Buonasera - Good afternoon/Good evening
• Buonanotte - Good night (used when you are going to sleep)
• Ciao - Hello / Bye (informal)
• Save - Hello (formal)
• Arrivederci - Farewell (formal)

Common Expressions

Here are some common expressions that you can use in various situations.

• Per favore - Please
• Grazie - Thank you
• Nail - You're welcome
• Excuse - Sorry (informal)
• Scusi - Excuse me (formal)
• Yes - Yes
• No - No
• Non capisco - I don't understand
• Parli inglese? - Do you speak English?
• Dov'è il bagno? - Where is the bathroom?

These are just some of the many words and expressions you will learn in a basic Italian course. Remember, practice is the key to becoming fluent in any language, so try to use these words and phrases in your everyday conversations as much as possible.

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