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Scene illustrating a Italian-language basic time conversation

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

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Oggi

OJ-jee

Today

๐Ÿ’ฌ Pronounced as 'oh-jee', itโ€™s a staple word to know for scheduling in Italian!

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น In Italy, 'oggi' also reflects the laid-back rhythm of everyday life.

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Domani

doh-MAH-nee

Tomorrow

๐Ÿ’ฌ Pronounced 'do-mah-nee', an essential word for planning ahead!

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italians love to make plans for 'domani', but donโ€™t be surprised if plans change!

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Dopodomani

doh-poh-doh-MAH-nee

Day after tomorrow

๐Ÿ’ฌ Pronounced as 'dopo-do-mah-nee', itโ€™s a fun word that rolls off the tongue!

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Used for making weekend plans, it reflects the Italian tendency to extend conversations about time beyond just tomorrow.

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Ieri

YEH-ree

Yesterday

๐Ÿ’ฌ Pronounced 'ee-eh-ree', a common word used while reminiscing.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น In Italian culture, discussing 'ieri' often includes conversation about good food and friendly encounters.

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Ora

OH-rah

Hour

๐Ÿ’ฌ Pronounced 'oh-rah', distinct from 'ore' (meaning 'hours').

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italians often reference 'ora' when arranging informal meetups.

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Minuto

mee-NOO-toh

Minute

๐Ÿ’ฌ Pronounced 'mee-noo-to', useful in tight schedules!

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น In conversations, 'minuto' may refer to a casual concept of time, as Italian meetings often start later than planned.

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Secondo

seh-KOHN-doh

Second

๐Ÿ’ฌ Pronounced 'seh-kon-doh', pay attention not to confuse it with 'second (ordinal)', i.e., 'secondo' person.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Rarely used in everyday conversation, Italians prefer discussing time in broader terms.

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Notte

NOT-teh

Night

๐Ÿ’ฌ Pronounced 'not-teh', use it in greetings like 'buona notte'.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Nightlife in Italy is vibrant, especially in cities like Rome, Florence, and Milan.

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Mattina

mat-TEE-nah

Morning

๐Ÿ’ฌ Pronounced 'mah-tee-nah', great for morning greetings like 'buon giorno'.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italian mornings often involve strong espresso and light conversation.

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