1.2: Come si saluta

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    Let's learn how to greet in Italian

    Saluti Greetings

    Buongiorno Hello or Good day

    Buonasera Good evening

    greetings

    Domande

    Questions

    Risposte

    Answers

    Come stai? (informal)

    Come sta?

    (formal

    Come va ?

    (informal)

    How are you?




    How's it going?

    Sto bene

    Sto molto bene

    Così Così

    Fine, good Very well, good So-so, OK
       

    Bene

    Ok

    		  
       

    Insomma.

    Not so good.
       

    Non va bene.

    No, I'm not ok.
           
    Look for the words NON. It is a negation. Notice the difference: Sto bene (I am well) vs. non sto bene (I don't fell well).

    Saluti per partire (goodbye)

    Arrivederci (most common) Goodbye. (also: "until we see each other again")

    A domani See you tomorrow.

    A stasera See you tonight.

    A presto See you very soon.

    Buona notte Have a good night.

    Formule di gentilezza

    Grazie

    Grazie mille. Thank you. Thanks a lot.

    Prego You’re welcome, please

    Di nulla You're welcome

    Scusi (formal) Excuse-me, Sorry

    Scusa. (informal) Excuse me. Pardon me, Sorry

    Per favore Please

    Buone maniere Manners

    Signore (Sign.) Sir (Mr.)

    Signora (Sign.ra) Ma'am (Mrs)

    Signorina Miss

    ESEMPI:

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