Essere vs Stare: When to Use Essere and Stare (Difference Between Essere and Stare in Italian)

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    What's the difference between essere and stare in Italian? When should you use essere vs stare? In today's video, we'll be going how when to use essere and stare, along with the difference between essere and stare in Italian. Watch this video and learn when to use essere vs stare, along with the difference between the two.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 157

  • @aleksandrgar
    @aleksandrgar 7 років тому +39

    When it doesn't make sense in English I stop thinking in English and think instead in Spanish, takes another Romance language to understand it easier, then it makes complete sense and real fast.
    I find myself switching a language on and off! Hahaha!
    But I'm getting there thanks to you Manu!

    • @kevintsap3692
      @kevintsap3692 5 років тому +3

      I'm starting to get my spanish and italian mixed up. Makes it funny when speaking to people in town

  • @sandraegan2128
    @sandraegan2128 3 роки тому +7

    I’m 75 and have studied languages since age 7. This is the first time I’ve really understood the difference between the the conjugations ofreflexive and active verbs used in French, Spanish and Italian ! I’m very much enjoying your videos and podcasts and your goofy energy. Gracie mille

  • @caramellakb
    @caramellakb 7 років тому +24

    The explanation of the permanent vs temporary states was so clarifying for me. Now it all makes sense!

    • @caramellakb
      @caramellakb 7 років тому +1

      I know you said this is an exception, but even when using stare to talk about how you're doing is correct because how you are is temporary state. I could be (stay :P) bene one day or moment and male the next.

    • @italymadeeasy
      @italymadeeasy  7 років тому

      Very happy to hear that!!!

    • @darkseed2k9
      @darkseed2k9 5 років тому +3

      In case someone knows Spanish, it is the same difference of meaning between "ser" and "estar" in that language. However, note that there are some exceptions to this rule in Italian. For instance:
      - to be sick, which is a temporary event. Ex: Sono malato oggi (= I am sick today).
      - temporary locations of people and objects. Ex: Antonio è al lavoro ora (= Antonio is at work now).
      - temporary feelings. Ex: Sono così felice di vederti (= I am so happy to see you)

  • @ligable
    @ligable 7 років тому +30

    Im finding these rules make perfect sense for me...
    essere are statistics
    stare are states of being
    avere is to "have hunger"
    "I am having hunger" because unlike English where we label something as "I AM the hunger/I AM hungry", Italian accepts it as something you have some times, other times not.
    I'm finding Italian makes more sense to me, and has a richer expression, so for a romantic like me, it's a natural fit. it doesn't need analysing because really, it makes perfect sense. its lyrical, poetic and full. if you have feeling, you understand it.
    thank you for your time and effort. your work is amazing.

    • @italymadeeasy
      @italymadeeasy  7 років тому +4

      Grazie mille and thanks for sharing!

  • @ExisteDiosInc
    @ExisteDiosInc 4 роки тому +27

    8:20 😂 "you have to accept it and not understand it".... 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @janicegradwell9145
    @janicegradwell9145 4 роки тому +4

    I am just beginning to learn Italian and I find your explanations very helpful. To learn Italian alone is not easy and you certainly help to clarify the problems I experience from time to time. I hope you are now fully recovered from your accident. Grazie Mille Janice G xxx

  • @kheddammeriem3936
    @kheddammeriem3936 5 років тому +1

    It's the best explanation that I watched or read for the distinction between "essere" and "stare". Thanks a lot

  • @hummingbird94ful
    @hummingbird94ful 2 роки тому +1

    Manu, thank you for this very clear explanation of the usage of these two verbs. You really are an excellent teacher, who is very thorough even in this very brief lesson. I truly enjoy your lessons. I hope you have fully recovered from your accident and feeling much better.

  • @victorlugo1199
    @victorlugo1199 7 років тому +1

    I am learning to speak italian 4 days ago, like all beginner I have some doubs because I am learning with the internet and I do not have tutor. When I saw this video I saw to god, thank u so much, I had a doubt about the verb essere and stare, I did not know idea how to use it and thanks to you I know how to use it. You explain very clearly, thankssssss.

    • @italymadeeasy
      @italymadeeasy  7 років тому

      Grazie mille, Victor Lugo! Happy to be helping!

  • @GalEnglish
    @GalEnglish 6 років тому +7

    I swear to God! Your way of explaining things makes me want to go to Australia and be one of your lucky students in class. However, I truly feel lucky to have discovered your channel years ago and that you are a very generous teacher on UA-cam! God bless you, Manu! 😊🌷

  • @giannabella9183
    @giannabella9183 2 роки тому

    Best Italian teacher ever! 💖

  • @theresacentellas6922
    @theresacentellas6922 7 років тому +2

    Hello Manu! I'm Theresa from the Philippines. I really love your show! It helps me a lot to improve my grammar. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge to us. You are an excellent teacher!

    • @italymadeeasy
      @italymadeeasy  7 років тому

      Grazie mille, theresa centellas! Happy to be helping!

  • @QuiltingCrow
    @QuiltingCrow 6 років тому +1

    I haven't even started learning Italian, but as I speak Spanish, Italian doesn't seem too hard. I can't wait to get started. Thank you very much for your videos, they are really helpful and interesting

  • @JUDOGAR
    @JUDOGAR 4 роки тому

    Gracias Manu!!!! Soy argentino y ver tus lecciones de italiano en inglés me hace practicar los dos idiomas al mismo tiempo!!!! 2x1!!! Fantástico!!! Ti ringrazio tantissimo!!!

  • @AlanJohnstoncoramdeo
    @AlanJohnstoncoramdeo 7 років тому +4

    Fantastic lesson Manu (as usual!) Grazie.

  • @zambalic1
    @zambalic1 5 років тому +1

    Best explanation I have heard. I am following you,

  • @sandrab.5065
    @sandrab.5065 5 років тому +5

    Manu, what regions in Italy speak standard Italian as a first language? I didn't know 70% of the population spoke it as a second language. I guess regional pride and identity still thrives after unification!
    Side Note - I remember watching old interviews of Sofia Loren where she corrected American interviewers by saying "I am not Italian. I'm Neapolitan!"
    That comment is now starting to make sense. Don't know why I brought this up, but I felt it was relevant.

    • @italymadeeasy
      @italymadeeasy  5 років тому +3

      In all the Italian Regions, people learn standard Italian as their first language. In the meantime, usually at home, they learn their dialect too... so they know both. There's no a Region where italian is more important than dialect or where dialect is more important than standard italian; usually if someone is not able to talk a dialect is because parents used not to speak it. Why? Maybe cause they have left their native Region and so they lost the habit to use it, or cause they come from different Regions so they speak each other in standard Italian.

  • @Иринакролики
    @Иринакролики 6 років тому +2

    Thank you a lot manu! Your videos are great, very clear and informative.

  • @mohammadbataineh8215
    @mohammadbataineh8215 4 роки тому

    Thanks I was very confused since 2 years in Italy.
    Its great that you compare and show us the difference between them

  • @EmerCarr
    @EmerCarr 6 років тому

    Excellent explanation. Grazie mille 🙏

  • @JoeesJewelry
    @JoeesJewelry 7 років тому +2

    Sam e Manu, grazie. Questo è molto utile per me....studio italiano per sette mesi adesso, allora il lezione è perfetto per il mio livello. Anche, grazie mille!

  • @mrt-zg1de
    @mrt-zg1de 7 років тому +1

    I hope u get better soon. Thanks i always. Come back with your video to learn more topics. Thankyou

  • @pkoden19
    @pkoden19 7 років тому +1

    Thanks for making things clear. You really explained why I saw on Facebook people using stare which seems incorrectly considering the Italian Grammar books.

  • @hana911
    @hana911 5 років тому

    You're the best italian teacher ever 😊 you make everything looks easy 😊grazie mille manu❤

  • @italymadeeasy
    @italymadeeasy  7 років тому +2

    Ask Manu Italiano Ep. 22
    What's the difference between ESSERE and STARE and when do I use which in Italian?
    Qual è la differenza fra ESSERE e STARE e quando usarli in italiano?
    buono studio!

    • @mr2mister1
      @mr2mister1 5 років тому

      It is easier for me to understand when to use essere or stare because, as you said, in Spanish, we use Ser and Estar.

  • @ricnyc2759
    @ricnyc2759 4 роки тому +7

    Io sono Ricardo e sto bene.
    Essere: about who you are as person or as a profession (engineer, teacher, doctor etc)
    Stare: the condition you are (happy, sad etc).

  • @ys3at35l
    @ys3at35l 3 роки тому

    Sono felice trovo questi video.

  • @double42
    @double42 7 років тому +1

    Daverro buono lezione , molte grazie!

  • @user-eo5yo8ym1d
    @user-eo5yo8ym1d 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the BEST explainatioin ! Grazie Mille!

    • @italymadeeasy
      @italymadeeasy  4 роки тому

      We are very happy you enjoyed the video!!! 😊 😘

  • @juliachandler1881
    @juliachandler1881 7 років тому +2

    Ciao Manu,
    I am teaching myself Italian and find your videos very helpful, thank you! I have a question though- why do you express a temporary state of being, such as sono stanco, with essere as opposed to stare? Is it just something I have to learn and accept or is there an actual reason?

  • @LiveInItalyMagazine
    @LiveInItalyMagazine 3 роки тому

    Very helpful. Thanks! 👍🏻

  • @dannykaddoura6479
    @dannykaddoura6479 7 років тому +1

    This really helps. Grazie

    • @italymadeeasy
      @italymadeeasy  7 років тому

      Grazie mille, Danny Kaddoura! Happy to be helping!

  • @kriskillakris
    @kriskillakris 6 років тому

    You are an amazing teacher! Thank you for your videos!

  • @JoeesJewelry
    @JoeesJewelry 7 років тому +3

    Manu, the most important thing is for you to get well, but I hope that you eventually make a PDF for this as it is wonderful information and I want to study it. I have watched the lesson 4 times this morning, but I have EVERY episode of "Ask Manu" in a notebook for reference and I am missing 2 PDF's in my collection. Again, please take good care so that you are well again!

    • @italymadeeasy
      @italymadeeasy  7 років тому +2

      I'll do my best, trying to catch up!! So much to do! I need 3 more Manu's!

    • @JoeesJewelry
      @JoeesJewelry 7 років тому +3

      Italy Made Easy WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE MORE MANUs! WE ACTUALLY NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU NOT JUST FOR TEACHING BUT JUST IN THE WORLD! WHEN YOU MAKE MORE OF YOURSELF PLEASE SEND ONE TO MY PART OF THE STATES!

  • @rosemesina
    @rosemesina 6 років тому

    It’s very clear explanation!Grazie mille👍🏻

  • @PekeGates
    @PekeGates 7 років тому +1

    loved this video, very helpful! thank you!

    • @italymadeeasy
      @italymadeeasy  7 років тому

      Grazie mille, Nata Perez! Happy to be helping!

  • @glorIA1A2B
    @glorIA1A2B 2 роки тому

    Great...thx you

  • @bar60strong23
    @bar60strong23 4 роки тому

    I love your channel. Thank you very much.

  • @howward4071
    @howward4071 5 років тому

    This was awesome. You answered all my questions. Ciao è grazie mille.

    • @italymadeeasy
      @italymadeeasy  5 років тому +1

      Grazie a te, How Ward! Un abbraccio! ❤️

  • @monicaultra5612
    @monicaultra5612 7 років тому +2

    Grazie infinite Manu. Potrei solamente approfittare queste lezioni su youtube free. non ho i soldi per seguire tutto le lezioni. Preghero' solo per te. Che Dio ti benedica sempre anche I tuoi programmi. Sai...sono suora Filipina.

  • @sherriefritsch5219
    @sherriefritsch5219 7 років тому +1

    Grazie Manu. Dico sempre i principianti nel mio gruppo Meetup che ci sono molte cose che devono solo accetare. Non provi di capirle...basta accettarle.

  • @robertrobert5583
    @robertrobert5583 3 роки тому

    So helpful! Thank you.

  • @foreignercatracho
    @foreignercatracho 4 роки тому

    Awesome I speak Spanish English and Some Italian and I am teaching my student this in Spanish and seems like English and Spanish used the same form.
    Ho fame
    Tengo hambre
    We also use to have.
    Thanks for the video you now have a new fan

    • @italymadeeasy
      @italymadeeasy  4 роки тому

      😊 You're welcome! Enjoy our videos! 😘

  • @oconnellsofhaddington5975
    @oconnellsofhaddington5975 3 роки тому

    Great video again!

  • @kimzeck9827
    @kimzeck9827 4 роки тому

    Great! Grazie mille 🌻

  • @ednacirrone1267
    @ednacirrone1267 7 років тому

    Manu, do you have any videos on the days months, and times in italiano?

  • @aagha5979
    @aagha5979 7 років тому +1

    Thanks alot

  • @mohammadbataineh8215
    @mohammadbataineh8215 4 роки тому

    A big like for you

  • @evasigala7391
    @evasigala7391 6 років тому

    Hello Manu, I am just now learning Italian and I have found your videos very helpful. I have one question: What about when you say something like: Sto cercando? Is that also from a dialect? Thanks.

  • @arturo0855
    @arturo0855 7 років тому +1

    Manu.... keep rocking on!

  • @jamieott3093
    @jamieott3093 5 років тому

    Yes it makes sense. Doing is a continuous state. It’s like saying “I’m well” versus “I’m good.” Good is wrong because it isn’t continuous but it is past. You can turn well into past but must add did, as in I did well.

  • @JoeesJewelry
    @JoeesJewelry 7 років тому +2

    Sam, I wish I were your neighbor in Italy! Living in Italy is my dream...maybe one day!

  • @andrewvogl2293
    @andrewvogl2293 4 роки тому

    Love your videos and am learning so much, just want you to explain things in Italian, at least at first, then you can provide the beginners the English version.

  • @lisapagliari9232
    @lisapagliari9232 2 роки тому

    But we also use the English "to stay" in some parts of the USA to mean "to live (somewhere)" come vivere in Italiano. Can you use stare in this way also?

  • @anjelmusic
    @anjelmusic 3 роки тому

    Stare attento / stare zitto / etc. is actually like in English you can also say "remain/stay attentive", "remain/stay quiet", "remain/stay calm", etc. Actually thinking of it in this imperative form is especially helpful!

  • @FitzJ
    @FitzJ 3 роки тому +1

    8:56 anyone else recognise these two examples from eurovision!

  • @sudeepsaxena8023
    @sudeepsaxena8023 2 роки тому

    I didn't know that you have PDFs too for all your lessons... 🥺🥺

  • @stromnessian
    @stromnessian 7 років тому +2

    Ciao Manu! Imparo l'italiano da circa un anno e mi piacciono molto i suoi video! Che coincidenza - oggi, dopo aver guardato il video, ho visto una domanda su Duolingo, "The book section is here". Le due risposte che mi ha dato erano "La sezione dei libri sta qui" e "La sezione libri è qui." Non capisco! Spero che il mio italiano non sia troppo brutto!

    • @italymadeeasy
      @italymadeeasy  7 років тому +1

      Ciao Keith! No, il tuo italiano è buono!! La risposta giusta in italiano standard è "la sezione dei libri è qui". Nell'italiano regionale spesso si dice "la sezione dei libri sta qui", ma non è grammaticalmente corretto!

    • @stromnessian
      @stromnessian 7 років тому

      Grazie mille, Manu!

  • @ruthkatui5658
    @ruthkatui5658 4 роки тому

    I have liked

  • @mickyp4
    @mickyp4 7 років тому +3

    DEAR MANU SORRY TO BE A NAG . . BUT COULD YOU PLEEEEEASE PUT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION, IM A TOTAL BEGINNER, & WANT TO LEARN ITALIAN FROM THE VERY BEGINING TO AS ADVANCED AS POSSIBLE I SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR CHANEL , BUT THERES SO MANY VIDEOS . BUT NOT IN ANY ORDER , COULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHERE TO START ( WHICH YOU TUBE VIDE TO BEGIN WITH ) & EACH WEEK WORK MY WAY TO THE NEXT VIDEO . ID LIKE TO LEARN AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE , YOU ARE A BRILLIANT TUTOR , THANKS FOR YOUR TIME LOVE YOUR METHODS & VIDS , MICKY

    • @italymadeeasy
      @italymadeeasy  7 років тому +1

      No nagging! I'm here to help! Well, if you can wait 2 or 3 weeks, I'm going to launch a new program to learn Italian from zero all the way to fluency! You'll see it here on UA-cam soon!

    • @mickyp4
      @mickyp4 7 років тому

      I CANT WAIT TO GET STARTED !!! THANKS SO MUCH FOR REPLYING & TRYING TO HELP ME I LOOK FORWARD TO THE JOURNEY , PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN IT ALL BEGINS , MICKY.P ( LONDON )

  • @najamdotit1072
    @najamdotit1072 6 років тому

    Salve
    Sono venuto qua a imparare un po ma quello che avete spiegato menomale che gia sapevo..però mai dire mai ..io non parlo perfetto..ho voglia di imparare questa bellissima lingua sono 4 anni che sto in Italia..

  • @melodi2036
    @melodi2036 6 років тому +1

    For the "avere" part I just think "instead of 'I am hungry', it's 'I have hunger'" I have thirst/fear/heat/reason/etc.

  • @harpreetcheema672
    @harpreetcheema672 6 років тому

    am new here in Italy plz tell me the basic rules of grammar for present past Future as well...

    • @ELo-wi7vv
      @ELo-wi7vv 5 років тому +1

      Buy books. How can you live in Italy and not have books that explain all this to you.

  • @gregorythomas2674
    @gregorythomas2674 3 роки тому

    I heard someone say "sto gassato" Im excited. It was colloquial. I assume that is dialect but not sure.

    • @italymadeeasy
      @italymadeeasy  3 роки тому

      It's not dialect but a common saying... "sto/sono gasato" is something like a metaphor: it means "I'm excited" then sparkling like a carbonated drink! 😉

    • @gregorythomas2674
      @gregorythomas2674 3 роки тому

      @@italymadeeasy Grazie Manu! Very helpful!

  • @MarioxJolienSpiderFreak
    @MarioxJolienSpiderFreak 7 років тому

    Do you have a list of all words that uses AVERE as to be?

  • @nicolasizzo8559
    @nicolasizzo8559 3 роки тому

    Stai bene

  • @cherin6703
    @cherin6703 2 роки тому

    So it's "Sono stanco" and "Ho sonno" (I am tired, but I have sleepiness)?

  • @flintfitnesssolutions9158
    @flintfitnesssolutions9158 4 роки тому +1

    Actually in English we use a version of “stay” we use keeping...how are you keeping. I’m keeping well. Not common but defo used

  • @Jefkong
    @Jefkong 3 роки тому

    Can I use “Sto provando”?

  • @atsweety2321
    @atsweety2321 7 років тому

    Ho una domanda. What a difference between "andare" and "andate"? Grazie mille.

    • @MalikSedi
      @MalikSedi 7 років тому

      "Andare" means to go, as in performing the action.
      "Andate" means you go, i believe it's used when referring to a group of people.

  • @Armageddon03
    @Armageddon03 6 років тому +4

    Beh, in realtà penso che quello a cui si stesse riferendo fosse ”'sto", nel senso di questo in dialetto, probabilmente ha sentito tipo ”Che palle 'sto caldo!”, e lo ha inteso come "Che palle, sto (ho) caldo!”.
    Penso sia la spiegazione più logica, perché "sto caldo" non lo ho mai sentito

  • @catherinecharles730
    @catherinecharles730 4 роки тому

    💡🙏

  • @teamjipper2495
    @teamjipper2495 3 роки тому

    I was good with your explanation except for Sono stanco. Why not Sto stanco? Hopefully, not a permanent state!?

  • @anabellacm2803
    @anabellacm2803 7 років тому +1

    Cuál es la diferencia con el ser/estar del Español? No la noté.

    • @italymadeeasy
      @italymadeeasy  7 років тому +3

      en español la diferencia es más extrema. Por ejemplo en español se pueden decir cosas como "estoy casado / divorciado", pero en italiano no! Solo se puede usar ESSERE en esos casos!

    • @anabellacm2803
      @anabellacm2803 7 років тому +1

      Gracias por responder. Soy argentina y últimamente la gente dice "soy sola/o" en vez de "estoy solera/o" (lo cual me suena horrible) en mí país, tal vez sea porque nuestro español es más parecido al italiano que que el español internacional. Creía que el español era el único idioma indoeuropeo que tenía la diferencia entre ser y estar hasta que vi tu video. Lo explicaste mucho mejor de lo que se me habría ocurrido, yo siempre decía que el "ser" es sobre cosas constantes que no se pueden cambiar y el "estar" se aplica a cosas/temas momentáneas y que pueden modificarse, por ejemplo "soy mujer" es eterno e inmodificable, mientras que "estoy triste" es un sentimiento, por lo cual es momentáneo. Muy buen video, lo explicás excelentemente, te felicito.

    • @ulrichtagle3784
      @ulrichtagle3784 7 років тому

      Italy Made Easy un cambio curioso que he notado es que en España la gente ha comenzado a decir estoy casado/a. Creo que en la mayor parte de América, se dice soy casado/a, ah, los cambios lingüísticos! Saludos Manu de Nueva York! Gracias por tu dedicación, ¡ahora sí voy a dedicarle más tiempo al estudio del italiano!

  • @6beforebreakfast
    @6beforebreakfast 6 років тому

    Quando tu utilizzare “stare buono” “stare attento” è stare coniugare per la persona?

    • @italymadeeasy
      @italymadeeasy  6 років тому +1

      Sì, stare è la forma infinita. che va coniugata. Se vuoi dire ad una persona di stare attenta, puoi usare il tempo imperativo e quindi dire: stai attento/stai attenta!
      - Italy Made Easy Staff -

    • @6beforebreakfast
      @6beforebreakfast 6 років тому

      Italy Made Easy Gracie Mille!

  • @Mems-d7w
    @Mems-d7w 7 років тому +1

    penso che il ragazzo che ha fatto questa domanda abbia sentito qsa tipo "de 'sto caldo". Anch'io l'avevo mescolato con lo stare molte volte all'inizio :p significa "questo" se non mi sbaglio, no?

    • @russko118
      @russko118 6 років тому

      si, "sto" viene anche usato come abbreviativo di "questo"

  • @1malx
    @1malx 3 роки тому

    Stai fresco!

  • @Inzo42
    @Inzo42 5 років тому

    "ho fame", "I have hunger", really isn't that weird. In English we say "I AM hungry". But pretty an infinite amount of things use "have". I have a cold. I have the flu. I have a headache. I have a broken bone. I have a stomach ache, etc.

  • @gracielabonilla2144
    @gracielabonilla2144 7 років тому +1

    Am sorry I could'nt understand the name of the other language in Italy,puo ripetere perfavore..😊

    • @aleksandrgar
      @aleksandrgar 7 років тому +1

      Graciela Bonilla I am pretty sure he meant a "Dialect" the north, central and south have their own dialects, you'll be surprise the amount of dialects, for example the Siciliano dialect which is from Sicilia or Napolitano from Napoli.
      If I'm not mistaken the standard Italian has the Toscano from Tuscany as the seed of the language
      Some of my ancestors spoke Fiorentino which is the spoken tongue in Florence (of course I barely consider myself at intermediate level in Standard Italian, I'm just trying to learn from Manu).
      I hope this answers partially your question

  • @vickidvorak5819
    @vickidvorak5819 6 років тому

    This is not an Italian question but a centimeter question! On this video you mentioned that you were 1.70cm. Shouldn't that be 1.70meters? I am American so am woefully ignorant (at the moment) of this measuring method!

    • @russko118
      @russko118 6 років тому

      170 cm is 1m and 70 cm

  • @eliseverroen7805
    @eliseverroen7805 7 років тому +2

    which one should I use in: i'm always doing, i'm always asking
    sto sempre chiedere o sono sempre chiedere

    • @italymadeeasy
      @italymadeeasy  7 років тому +3

      neither! The correct one is "sto sempre chiedendo". But in regional Italian you will also hear "sto sempre a chiedere" (but it's not accepted in standard Italian)

    • @eliseverroen7805
      @eliseverroen7805 7 років тому

      Italy Made Easy oh thank you!

  • @goodmusicupdategoodmusicup2422
    @goodmusicupdategoodmusicup2422 6 років тому

    Am very sorry for the accident, thank God you are fine now

  • @CS-hy6es
    @CS-hy6es 7 років тому +1

    yes as in N U A N C E S

  • @m.shel.l
    @m.shel.l 4 роки тому

    Algo complicado de captar a la primera

  • @ELo-wi7vv
    @ELo-wi7vv 5 років тому

    I have to watch this again because it wasn't very clear to me.

  • @hasangulasar7082
    @hasangulasar7082 7 років тому +1

    he says io or ''o''

  • @jamieott3093
    @jamieott3093 6 років тому

    I’m hotting... lols

  • @mariabyrne7222
    @mariabyrne7222 5 років тому

    could you say, Sono Maria, you know use is to stell people your name?

    • @italymadeeasy
      @italymadeeasy  5 років тому

      Yes, "sono Maria" is a good and informal way to introduce yourself! 😊

  • @2000newguy
    @2000newguy 7 років тому +1

    What happened to you?

    • @italymadeeasy
      @italymadeeasy  7 років тому +2

      What happened? You mean, for the broken rib? Just a car crash, nothing too serious!

  • @AnnieDayondayon
    @AnnieDayondayon 4 роки тому

    domani non compri una telefono

  • @emhu2594
    @emhu2594 6 років тому

    Cosa sta facendo?

  • @Lily-qy1sh
    @Lily-qy1sh 4 роки тому

    dialects are not languages

    • @italymadeeasy
      @italymadeeasy  4 роки тому

      Sometimes dialects are languages 😉 think about the dialect in the northern part of the Friuli Venezia Giulia or the one spoken in Sardegna 😊

    • @Lily-qy1sh
      @Lily-qy1sh 4 роки тому

      I guess you mean that dialects could evolve into languages, no? Because what is spoken in that area are the languages Italian, Friulian, Slovene, and German, and some speak Venetian language and Triestine dialect. From a linguistic perspective you have either or...

    • @Lily-qy1sh
      @Lily-qy1sh 4 роки тому

      Ok, just because I was wondering about what you said "70% of Italians don't speak Italian as their first language"..... apparently it IS pretty confusing: the BBC writes:
      "Italian is the official language of Italy, and 93% of population are native Italian speakers. Around 50% of population speak a regional dialect as mother tongue. Many dialects are mutually unintelligible and thus considered by linguists as separate languages, but are not officially recognised. Friulian, one of these dialects, is spoken by 600,000 people in the north east of Italy, which is 1% of the entire population. Other northern minority languages include Ladin, Slovene, German, which enjoys equal recognition with Italian in the province of Alto-Adige, and French, which is legally recognised in the Alpine region of the Val d'Aosta.
      Albanian is spoken by 0.2% of the population, mainly in the southern part of Italy, as too are Croatian and Greek.
      Catalan is spoken in one city, Alghero, on the island of Sardinia, by around 0.07% of the population. On the rest of the island, Sardinian is spoken by over 1m, which comes to 1.7% of the Italian population."
      wow! (sorry for the long post ^^)

    • @italymadeeasy
      @italymadeeasy  4 роки тому

      Probably the BBC wrote that article basing on what UNESCO has officially recognized; but in Italy there are many "dialects" which are recognized as "languages" by Italian Public Institutions. These languages are also divided in sections: territorial languages, non-territorial languages, italian Romance languages and Retro-Romance Languages. 😊

    • @Lily-qy1sh
      @Lily-qy1sh 4 роки тому

      Very interesting! Thank you for your replies :)