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How to Say ‘Language exchange’ in Italian

Scambio di lingua

SKAHM-byoh dee LEEN-gwah

[SKAHM-byoh dee LEEN-gwah]

🇮🇹 In Italy: Language exchanges are a common, low-pressure way to meet people in Italian cities. Suggesting one is a natural reason to swap numbers.

Phrase Breakdown

Scambio

[SKAHM-byoh]

exchange

Masculine noun for a swap or trade.

Example

Facciamo uno scambio di libri.

Let's do a book exchange.

[dee]

Preposition linking nouns, often translated as of.

Example

Che tipo di ruolo è disponibile?

What kind of role is available?

lingua

[LEEN-gwah]

language

Feminine noun for a language; also means tongue.

Example

Il francese è una lingua bella.

French is a beautiful language.

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