frasi di base
The English phrase "basic phrases" is translated into Italian as frasi di base.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of frasi (phrases) and di base (of base/basic).
How does it change in a sentence?
frasi di base is the plural form, whereas the singular form is frase di base.
Did you know?
- In a musical context, the word base is used to describe the backing track or accompaniment a singer uses to perform.
- The Greek root of base, 'básis', actually meant 'a step' or 'a walking', implying that a foundation is what one steps upon.
- Italian allows frase to be used as a synonym for 'quote' or 'catchphrase' in a way that 'sentence' is not used in English.
Examples in context
- Come sta?How are you?
- CiaoHello/Goodbye
- BuongiornoGood morning/Good afternoon
- BuonaseraGood evening
- SalveHello
- Mi chiamo [your name]My name is [your name]
- Mi chiamo MariaMy name is Maria
- GrazieThank you
- Molte grazieMany thanks
- Grazie milleThanks a lot
- PregoYou're welcome
- ScusiExcuse me
- Per favorePlease
- Dov'è [location]Where is [location]?
- Un caffèA coffee
- Un gelatoAn ice cream
- Il contoThe bill
- Posso avere [item]Can I have [item]?
- Devo imparare alcune frasi di base.I need to learn some basic phrases.
- Il libro contiene molte frasi di base.The book contains many basic phrases.
- Conosci già le frasi di base in italiano?Do you already know the basic phrases in Italian?
Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are studying Italian together in a cafe.
- FrancescoGiulia, studi le frasi di base?Giulia, are you studying the basic phrases?
- GiuliaSì, Francesco, sono molto utili.Yes, Francesco, they are very useful.
- FrancescoVuoi praticare le frasi di base con me?Do you want to practice the basic phrases with me?
- GiuliaCertamente, iniziamo subito!Certainly, let's start right away!
