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Italian Book Club at New York University

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:18:13 +0000

An Italian book club in Italian—figuriamoci! New York University's Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò has announced:

A partire dal prossimo mese, cominceremo un book club in italiano che prenderà in considerazione libri di scrittori italiani contemporanei. Il primo incontro si terrà martedì 6 marzo alle 5 pomeridiane nell'aula 306 della Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò, per discutere sia questioni di logistica che la scelta dei libri che saranno considerati. Il libro che sara discusso il 5 marzo sara 'Che La festa cominci' di Niccolò Ammaniti.

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Basso Buffo

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:53:29 +0000

In Italian bel canto opera of the 18th century the basso buffo was a comic part, especially one for a bass. Typical roles included Don Pasquale (Don Pasquale by Gaetano ...

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Italian Preposition Su

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:48:14 +0000

The Italian preposition su (up, over, on) expresses the concept of being above (or on top of), as well as indicating mastery or influence. Some examples of prepositional phrases beginning with su include: Sulla cima dei monti c'è ancora neve; La tazza è sul tavolo; Pretende sempre di avere la meglio sugli altri..

Italian-Language Edition of HuffPro

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:19:43 +0000

According to paidContent. org, the Huffington Post has announced plans to partner with L'Espresso "for the launch this year of an Italian edition."

Italian Preposition Con

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:47:30 +0000

The Italian preposition con (with, by) expresses the sense of participation or union, or to indicate a connection or link. Some examples of prepositional phrases beginning with con include: Con questo freddo si è preso il mal di gola; I miei genitori abitano con me; L'olio non si amalgama con l'acqua.

Champion of the Palatine Hill

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:40:51 +0000

If you're looking for a new Italian word to describe a "strong supporter of a cause" or "heroic champion," look no further than the Palatine Hill. According to Wordsmith.org, the English word "paladin" originates from the Italian paladino, "after Palatine, the name of the centermost of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built...and where Roman emperors had their palaces built."

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Italian Preposition In

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:46:45 +0000

The Italian preposition in (in, to, into, by) expresses the sense of collocation (sharing a place), either in time or space, and can also indicate an encounter with someone or something. Some examples of prepositional phrases beginning with in include: In due mesi il lavoro sarà compiuto; La minestra è in tavola; Incontriamoci in corso Italia.

Who You Calling Bulgarian?

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:36:35 +0000

The online Sofia (Bulgaria) news agency novinite.com, in "Italy Uses 'Bulgarian' with Derogatory Connotation," reports this linguistic idiosyncrasy:

The word Bulgarian has been used in the Italian language with a very derogatory connotation and has recently entered the media slang in the country, according to a Bulgarian TV channel. The adjective (bulgaro or bulgara) was first used during the Cold War with the meaning of "lacking individuality" or "without resistance." Back then, Bulgaria had the image of being the closest ally of the Soviet Union...

Italian Preposition A

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 02:23:09 +0000

The Italian preposition a expresses the sense of moving to (or in the direction of) a place (also in the abstract). Nowadays, the preposition has taken on a more general meaning when referring to an object, space, or time.

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Italian Preposition Da

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:57:56 +0000

The Italian preposition da indicates "moving from a point" and assumes various special meanings, since this "movement" can be in both the figurative and literal sense and assume multiple perspectives.