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Verbs With Two Particles
Verbs With Two Particles
Some verbs next to the plain form have also a conjugation with two
particles, usually with an idiomatic meaning.
Other verbs have only one form with two particles. Those particcles can bea
reflexive pronoun with an object pronoun, or a combination of "ci" and "ne".
Examples of conjugation and a presentation of the agreement and accents
position can be found in " Le coniugazioni chiave". The first book of Il
labirinto dei verbi has an alphabetical list of irregular, old, literary forms.
To practice verb form learning you can use ORAL DRILLS ON ITALIAN
VERBS.
ITALIANO INGLESE
accòrgersene to realize it, to notice something
andàrsene to go away
approfittàrsene to take advantage of something or somebody
aspettàrsela to expect something
avércela ( con qualcuno) to be mad at someone
bàttersela to beat it
buggeràrsene not to give a damn
cavàrsela to get by
chièderselo to ask oneself
curàrsene to take care of something
dàrsele to fight
dàrsela ( a gambe) to beat it
disinteressàrsene to take no interest in something
dormìrsela to take a nap
fàrcela to make it (I've made it)
fàrsela (con qualcuno) to have an affair with someone
fàrsela (sotto) to wet oneself
filàrsela to beat it
fregàrsene not to give a damn
godérsela to have a good time
immaginàrselo to imagine it
infischiàrsene not to give a damn
intèndersela (con qualcuno) to be in cahoots with someone
intèndersene to understand how something works
lavàrsene (le mani) to wash one's hands of something
legàrsela (al dito) to bear (an offense) in mind
meravigliàrsene to wonder about something
méttercela (tutta) to do one's best
méttercisi to do one's best
non fàrsela (con qualcuno) do not get by with someone
non fàrsene (nulla) do not care about something
occupàrsene to take care of something
partìrsene to go away
passàrsela (bene) to get by
pentìrsene to regret something
prèndersela to take offense
prèndersela (a cuore) to take things to heart
prèndersela (comoda) to take one's time
prèndersela (con qualcuno) to get angry with someone
provàrcisi to give it a try
rèndersene (conto) to realize
rìdersela to make fan (of sb.)
rimanérsene (qui, là) to stay here, there
ritornàrsene to go back
sbàttersela not to give a damn
sbàttersene not to give a damn
sbarcàrsela (pop.) to get by
sbolognàrsela (pop.) to get rid of something
sbrigàrsela to get by
sentìrsela to feel like doing something
spassàrsela to have a good time
squagliàrsela to sneak away
stàrsene (qui, là) to stay here, there
svignàrsela to sneak away
trovàrcisi to find oneself
vedércisi to see oneself doing something
vedérsela to see about oneself
vedérsela (brutta) to have a narrow escape
volércene to take (it takes two hours)
Exclamations
Some of the following exclamations are used to express thanks, gratitude,
wishes, exorcism, invocations and swearing.
Italian English
A Dio piacendo God willing
Che Dio ce la mandi buona! God help us!
Che Dio ti benedica! You look great!
Come Dio vuole I hope to goodness that..., Well done! (as a job)
Come Dio comanda! Well done! (as a job)
Come Dio volle Finally
Come è vero Dio! I swear it to you...!
Dio buono! Good God!
Dio ce ne guardi! God help us!
Dio ce la mandi buona! Lets hope for the best!
Dio ce ne scampi e liberi! God help us!
Dio ci guardi! God help us!
Dio l'avesse voluto! If only!
Dio mio! My God!
Dio non voglia! God forbid!
Dio sa quando! God knows when, who knows
Sia ringraziato Dio! Thank God!
Dio ti assista! God may help you!
Dio ci salvi! God save us!
Dio voglia! I hope to goodness that...
Dio volesse! I hope to goodness that...
Gesù mio! Jesus!
Grazie a Dio! Thank God!
In nome di Dio! In the name of God!
L'ira di Dio! A lot
Lo sa il cielo! God knows ...
Madonna mia! Holy Mary!
Madonna santa! Holy Mary!
Madre di Dio! Holy Mary!
Mio Dio! Oh my God!
Oddio mio! Oh my God!
Oh signore! Oh Lord!
Per Dio! Damn it!
Per l'amor di Dio! Beware!, For heaven's sake!
Per l'amor del cielo! Beware!
Piove che Dio la manda It rains cats and dogs
Quando Dio vorrà I hope to goodness that...
Quanto è vero Dio! As God is my witness!
Santa madonna! Holy Mary!
Santo Dio! My God!
Santo cielo! My God!
Se Dio ci aiuta! With God help
Se Dio vuole! God willing!
Se il cielo ci aiuta! With God help!
Sia ringraziato Dio! Thank God!
Voglia Dio che... Lets hope for the best
Volesse Dio! God willing!
Santo cielo! For heaven's sake!
Exclamations
The following expressions are used to avoid vulgar utterances. They can be
found in old literary works or operas.
Form To express...
Poffare disconcert, irritation
Poffarbacco disconcert, irritation
Perdiana surprise or irritation
Perbacco disconcert, irritation
Pergiove stupore, sdegno
Perdinci impatience
Perdindirindina Emphasis
Acciderba Eufemistic
Ulla peppa surprise
Diamine surprise, irritation
Mannaggia rage or disappointment
Ammappete Eufemistic
Dannazione Eufemistic
Sacripante Eufemistic
Santa pace impatience
Santa pazienza impatience
Greetings
The following list includes greeting forms of everyday usage, as well as some
forms found in literature. Most expressions can be used in both formal and
informal settings by changing the verb form, for example, using the
subjunctive in formal settings and the imperative in informal situations.
Generally speaking, when addressing someone in a formal way, the verb is
in the third person singular or in the second person plural, and the subject
pronoun is expressed; in informal situations, the second singular person is
used and the subject pronoun is omitted. The equivalent English expressions
are indicative and are not necessarely used always in the same manner or
situation. A slash (/) in the "Formal" column means that the expression
listed under "Informal" should not be used in formal situations.
Answers
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Leave-taking Expressions
This list includes some very common expressions used for leave-taking in
formal and informal situations. Expressions followed by an asterisk (*) can
be used in both contexts.
Courtesy Espressions
This list includes courtesy formulas of everyday usage, plus a few that are
becoming obsolete. These expressions can be used in formal and informal
situations. The main difference is in the use of the subjunctive and the third
person or the second person plural for formal expressions, and the use of
the imperative with the second person singular for informal situations. The
equivalent English expressions are only indicative and are not necessarily
used in the same cases.
Italian Englisj
Answer Answer
Expression Expression
Buon
- Enjoy your stay -
proseguimento
Buona
- Enjoy your stay -
permanenza
Buone cose Grazie altrettanto All the best Same to you
Ci mancherebbe
Don’t mention it
altro
Come non detto - Don't mention it -
Con comodo - Take your time -
Con permesso Prego si accomodi May I? Please come in
Con piacere - My pleasure -
D'accordo All right
1. Do as you
1. Faccia pure 2. Does it bother
Disturbo se ... please 2. On the
Tutt'altro 3. Ci you if ... I open
apro la finestra? contrary 3. Don't
mancherebbe altro the window?
mention it
Disturbo? Niente affatto May I? Sure
Dovere My pleasure
Fa lo stesso - Doesn't matter -
Faccia pure - Be my guest -
Figurati Don't mention it
Would you like (a
Gradisce (un caffè,
- cup of coffee, a -
un bicchierino...)?
drink)?
Thanks, Thank
Grazie Prego Don't mention it
you
Grazie altrettanto - Thank you! -
I miei rispetti - My best to... -
Le pare (Ma Le
- Don't mention it -
pare. ma ti pare)
Le spiace se... Do you mind
- -
fumo? my... smoking?
Neanche a dirlo - Don't mention it -
Don't mention it
Non c'è di che - -
Never mind
Non fa niente - Never mind -
Non importa - Never mind -
Non si disturbi - Don't bother -
Non si incomodi - Don't bother -
Omaggi - My respect -
Ossequi - My respect -
Per cortesia - Please -
Per favore - Please -
Per niente - Not at all -
Per piacere - Please -
Please come in.
1 Si accomodi, Please. Do as you
Permette? May I come in?
prego 2 Faccia pure please. Be my
guest
Piacere Piacere mio Pleasure My pleasure
Posso aiutarLa - May I help you? -
Please come in.
Posso entrare Prego, si accomodi May I come in?
Please. <TD
Posso? - May I come in? -
Prego - Please come in -
I beg your
Scusi - -
pardon. Sorry.
Senza complimenti - Don't be shy -
Si figuri - Don't mention it -
Si può - May I come in? -
Va bene OK
Wishes
The following list includes augural forms of everyday usage (as well as some
forms found in literature). These expressions can be used in formal and
informal settings. The main difference is in the use of the verb form: the
congiuntivo in formal settings and the imperativo in informal situations.
Generally speaking when you use the courtesy form you should use
pronouns in the third person singular or in the second person plural, while in
informal situations you could use pronouns in the second singular person.
The equivalent English expressions are only given as an example and are not
necessarely used in the same situation.