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TODAY'S ITALIAN WORD OF THE DAY Published: 02/10/09
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Today's
Italian Word of the Day...

umile: humble
adjective.
Example sentence: La loro abitazione è molto umile, ma pulita e accogliente.
Translation: Their dwelling is very humble, but clean and welcoming.

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profondamente: deeply
adverb.
Example sentence: Siamo stati profondamente offesi dall'atteggiamento della stampa.
Translation: We were deeply offended by the attitude of the press.

onda: wave
noun.
Example sentence: L'onda sismica si propagò per 400 chilometri.
Translation: The seismic wave spread for 400 kilometers.

sembrare: to seem
verb.
Example sentence: La sua dichiarazione è sembrata esagerata al pubblico.
Translation: His statement seemed excessive to the audience.

riva: bank
noun.
Example sentence: Il nuovo ponte collegherà la riva sinistra del Po alla strada statale.
Translation: The new bridge will link the left bank of the Po to the county road.

amicizia: friendship
noun.
Example sentence: L'amicizia fra i due paesi dura da molti anni.
Translation: The friendship between the two countries has lasted for many years.

giocare: to play
verb.
Example sentence: Non m'interessa vincere, gioco per divertimento.
Translation: I don't care about winning, I play for fun.

riposare: to rest
verb.
Example sentence: I bambini si riposeranno dopo la scuola.
Translation: The children will rest after school.

forse: maybe
adverb.
Example sentence: L'anno prossimo forse lavorerò a Torino.
Translation: Next year maybe I'll work in Turin.

uguale: equal
adjective.
Example sentence: I profitti vengono distribuiti in quote uguali fra i soci.
Translation: The profits are distributed in equal shares among the partners.

odiare: to hate
verb.
Example sentence: Odio i pettegolezzi!
Translation: I hate gossip!

occhio: eye
noun.
Example sentence: Alcuni pianeti sono visibili a occhio nudo.
Translation: Some planets can be seen with the naked eye.

ragazza: girl
noun.
Example sentence: Mio figlio ha lasciato la sua ragazza.
Translation: My son has broken up with his girlfriend.

agenda: planner
noun
Example sentence: Il suo appuntamento non è sull'agenda, è sicuro che sia per oggi?
Translation: Your appointment isn't listed in the planner, are you sure that it is for today?

cantare: to sing
verb..
Example sentence: Per cantare nel coro della scuola bisogna iscriversi al corso di musica.
Translation: To sing in the school choir you have to sign up for the music class.

sabato: Saturday
noun.
Example sentence: Andrete in discoteca questo sabato? Posso venire con voi?
Translation: Will you be going to the clubs on Saturday? Can I go with you?

vincere: to win
verb.
Example sentence: Se vincerai alla lotteria dovrai offrire champagne a tutti!
Translation: If you win the raffle you'll have to offer champagne to everybody!

occorrere: to be needed
verb.
Example sentence: Per preparare l'arrosto occorreranno rosmarino e aglio.
Translation: Rosemary and garlic will be needed to prepare the roast.

potenza: power
noun
Example sentence: L'Impero Romano è stato una delle più grandi potenze della storia.
Translation: The Roman Empire was one of the greatest powers in history.

corpo: body
noun.
Example sentence: I felini hanno corpi agili, adatti a muoversi velocemente.
Translation: Felines have agile bodies, suitable for moving fast.

nuvola: cloud
noun.
Example sentence: Il cielo è pieno di nuvole scure, sicuramente pioverà.
Translation: The sky is full of dark clouds, surely it will rain.

compito: homework
noun.
Example sentence: Fate silenzio, altrimenti vi raddoppierò i compiti di latino!
Translation: Be quiet, or I will double your Latin homework!

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