Time for Kids | Homework Helper | Around The World | Italy

Why is Italian called a Romance language? Because the ancient Romans spoke Latin, and Italian is based on Latin. Capisci?

Hi/Bye
Ciao (chow)

Goodbye, we'll meet again.
Arrivederci. (ah-ree-vuh-dehr-chee)

Thanks a lot.
Grazie mille. (grat-zee-ay meel-ay)

We're friends.
Siamo amici. (see-ah-mo ah-me-chee)

I'm hungry.
Ho fame. (oh fah-may)

I like pizza.
Mi piace la pizza. (me pee-ah-chay la peet-suh)

Hurry up!
Fa'presto! (fah pres-toe)

Do you understand?
Capisci? (kah-pee-shay)

My name is Carlo and I'll be your tour guide.
Mi chiamo Carlo e saro' la vostra guida.

Special thanks to Carlo Reitano for making the sound clips possible.

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