
Key Phrases
Oggi
Today
Che ore sono?
What time?
Sono le tre e mezza del pomeriggio
It is three thirty in the afternoon
Skills You'll Learn
Understanding time-related vocabulary
Comprensione del vocabolario relativo al tempo
Asking about the current time
Chiedere l'ora attuale
Telling specific times of the day
Esprimere orari specifici della giornata
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Oggi
OJ-jee
Today
๐ฌ Pronounced as 'oh-jee', itโs a staple word to know for scheduling in Italian!
๐ฎ๐น In Italy, 'oggi' also reflects the laid-back rhythm of everyday life.
See breakdown โDomani
doh-MAH-nee
Tomorrow
๐ฌ Pronounced 'do-mah-nee', an essential word for planning ahead!
๐ฎ๐น Italians love to make plans for 'domani', but donโt be surprised if plans change!
See breakdown โDopodomani
doh-poh-doh-MAH-nee
Day after tomorrow
๐ฌ Pronounced as 'dopo-do-mah-nee', itโs a fun word that rolls off the tongue!
๐ฎ๐น Used for making weekend plans, it reflects the Italian tendency to extend conversations about time beyond just tomorrow.
See breakdown โIeri
YEH-ree
Yesterday
๐ฌ Pronounced 'ee-eh-ree', a common word used while reminiscing.
๐ฎ๐น In Italian culture, discussing 'ieri' often includes conversation about good food and friendly encounters.
See breakdown โOra
OH-rah
Hour
๐ฌ Pronounced 'oh-rah', distinct from 'ore' (meaning 'hours').
๐ฎ๐น Italians often reference 'ora' when arranging informal meetups.
See breakdown โMinuto
mee-NOO-toh
Minute
๐ฌ Pronounced 'mee-noo-to', useful in tight schedules!
๐ฎ๐น In conversations, 'minuto' may refer to a casual concept of time, as Italian meetings often start later than planned.
See breakdown โSecondo
seh-KOHN-doh
Second
๐ฌ Pronounced 'seh-kon-doh', pay attention not to confuse it with 'second (ordinal)', i.e., 'secondo' person.
๐ฎ๐น Rarely used in everyday conversation, Italians prefer discussing time in broader terms.
See breakdown โNotte
NOT-teh
Night
๐ฌ Pronounced 'not-teh', use it in greetings like 'buona notte'.
๐ฎ๐น Nightlife in Italy is vibrant, especially in cities like Rome, Florence, and Milan.
See breakdown โMattina
mat-TEE-nah
Morning
๐ฌ Pronounced 'mah-tee-nah', great for morning greetings like 'buon giorno'.
๐ฎ๐น Italian mornings often involve strong espresso and light conversation.
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