Learn how to greet someone
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| Introduction |
| Becky: Welcome to ItalianPod101.com. This is 3-Minute Italian, Season 1, Lesson 2 - Greetings. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to greet someone in Italian when you arrive and what to say when you part. |
| Body |
| Becky: Here's the informal way to say 'Hi' in Italian. |
| Ofelia: [Normal] Ciao. |
| Becky: This expression has only one word meaning 'hi' |
| Ofelia: [Normal] ciao [Slow] ciao |
| Becky: Listen again to the informal word meaning 'Hi' |
| Ofelia: [Slow] Ciao. [Normal] Ciao. |
| Becky: Ok, now let's see the formal way to say 'Good day.' |
| Ofelia: [Normal] Buon giorno. |
| Becky: First is a word meaning 'good' |
| Ofelia: [Normal] buon [Slow] buon |
| Becky: Last is the word meaning 'day' |
| Ofelia: [Normal] giorno [Slow] giorno |
| Becky: Listen again to the formal phrase meaning 'Good day.' |
| Ofelia: [Slow] Buon giorno. [Normal] Buon giorno. |
| Becky: Next is the informal way to say 'See you.' |
| Ofelia: [Normal] Ci vediamo. |
| Becky: First is a word meaning 'us, each other' |
| Ofelia: [Normal] ci [Slow] ci |
| Becky: Then comes the word meaning 'let's see' |
| Ofelia: [Normal] vediamo [Slow] vediamo |
| Becky: Listen again to the informal phrase meaning 'See you.' |
| Ofelia: [Slow] Ci vediamo. [Normal] Ci vediamo. |
| Becky: Finally, here is the formal way to say 'Goodbye.' |
| Ofelia: [Normal] Arrivederci. |
| Becky: This expression has only one word meaning 'goodbye' |
| Ofelia: [Normal] arrivederci [Slow] arrivederci |
| Becky: Listen again to the formal word meaning 'Goodbye.' |
| Ofelia: [Slow] Arrivederci. [Normal] Arrivederci. |
| Cultural Insight |
| Becky: Now it's time for a quick cultural insight. |
| Ofelia: When in a formal situation, Italians commonly greet each other by shaking hands. On the other hand, if we meet someone we are very friendly with, we kiss each other on both cheeks. Don’t be afraid to do it with your Italian friends—it’s normal! |
Outro |
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| Becky: And that’s all for this lesson. Don’t forget to check out the lesson notes, and we’ll see you in the next lesson! |
| Ofelia: Ciao! |
47 Comments
HideDid you already know any of these greetings?
Buongiorno Jerry Mai,
that's perfect! 👍
Thanks for studying with us.
Valentina
Team ItalianPod101.com
Buongiorno!!! Sono Jerry Mai. Arrivederci.
Ciao Patricia,
thanks for your feedback 😊
Valentina
Team ItalianPod101.com
Ciao! Sono Patricia. Ci vediamo.
Am enjoying reading other people's postings and your replies.
A presto
Patricia
Hi Sue,
yes, both forms are correct. Buon giorno and buongiorno.
Thanks for studying with us! Let us know if you have any other questions.
Valentina
Team ItalianPod101.com
Buon giorno - I have often seen this written as one word: buongiorno.
Are both ways correct?
Ciao Lukask,
thanks for studying with us, let us know if you have any questions!
Valentina
Team ItalianPod101.com
Ciao,
Sono Lukasz
👍
Ciao Mark,
il grande Totti!⚽ 😎
Thanks for posting, let us know if you have any questions!
Valentina
Team ItalianPod101.com
Ciao! Sono Mark from Syria.
Ci vediamo! I love your language and love Francesco Totti.
Arrivederci! Torni presto.