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scacchi
carte da gioco
lettura
What do these words mean? Stick around.
In this quick lesson, you’ll learn Italian hobby-related words.
Before we start, did you know that in Italy, there's a card game that has been played for centuries? Do you know what this game is called and how it's played?
Keep watching for the answer at the end.
hobby
"hobby"
[SLOW] hobby
hobby
Note the Italian pronunciation.
We don't say ho, we say o, like opera.
Hobby.
And for many foreign words, this word don't change.
The singular form and the plural form is the same.
So, un hobby, due hobby, tre hobby.
Steve discusses hobbies with Jack during a coffee break.
Steve: Mi piace leggere nel mio tempo libero. Leggere è il mio hobby preferito.
Jack: Che bello. Quali tipi di libri ti piacciono?
scacchi
"chess"
[SLOW] scacchi
scacchi
Remember, in Italian, checkmate is scaccomato.
It's a long word, one word, and means the king is dead.
Scaccomato.
Steve talks to Oscar about his mother.
Steve: Mia madre insegna gli scacchi.
Oscar: Davvero? Gli scacchi richiedono una grande abilità.
carte da gioco
"playing cards"
[SLOW] carte da gioco
carte da gioco
In Italy, for me, the best place to play cards is at home,
with my family, with friends,
but the common place is at the bar,
drinking something good, and the loser pays the bill.
Susan accidentally drops a deck of cards, and Lina helps her.
Susan: Ops, scusa, puoi aiutarmi a raccogliere queste carte da gioco?
Lina: Certo.
lettura
"reading"
[SLOW] lettura
lettura
Tell me, do you prefer a physical or a digital book, and why?
Valentina and Tom discuss their favorite pastimes at a cafe.
Valentina: La lettura è rilassante.
Tom: Sono d'accordo. Non c'è niente come un buon libro.
chitarra
"guitar"
[SLOW] chitarra
chitarra
Really, I love music, but honestly,
the only chitarra that I know is spaghetti alla chitarra.
I suggest Abruzzo.
So good!
Steve talks about music with Valentina.
Steve: Tuo fratello ha talento musicale?
Valentina: Sì, suona suona la chitarra in una band.
viaggiare
"travel"
[SLOW] viaggiare
viaggiare
One of the most beautiful things to do in the world.
Maybe in Italy?
Soon?
O sole mio!
Lina and Steve discuss their passions.
Lina: Cosa ti piace di più?
Steve: Amo viaggiare ed esplorare nuove culture.
dipingere
"paint"
[SLOW] dipingere
dipingere
Tiziano.
Dipingo.
Dipingo.
Dipingo, dipingo, dipingo.
Wow!
Steve asks about Oscar's weekend plans.
Steve: Cosa fai questo fine settimana?
Oscar: Voglio dipingere la mia stanza.
Let's review.
You'll see the words in English and your job is to say the words in Italian.
Ready?
Do you remember how to say "hobby"?
hobby
hobby
And how to say "chess"?
scacchi
scacchi
How about "playing cards"?
carte da gioco
carte da gioco
Do you remember how to say "reading"?
lettura
lettura
And how to say "guitar"?
chitarra
chitarra
Let's try "travel"!
viaggiare
viaggiare
Finally, let's see if you remember how to say "paint"!
dipingere
dipingere
Did you know that in Italy, there's a card game that has been played for centuries? Do you know what this game is called and how it's played?
The game is called "Scopa," which means "broom." Players try to "sweep" all the cards from the table. Scopa is a lot of fun and still very popular in Italy. The rules are very simple, so try it if you get the chance...but don't bet money!
Thanks for watching! Don't forget to practice these new words and phrases, and see you next time!

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