ITALIAN LANGUAGE QUIRKS OVER BREAKFAST!

[@TimmyME]

This house has turned out to be fantastic. Just look at that view from the kitchen. These videos should be prescribed by a doctor against depression.

[@DorothyCarnahan-zm2ib]

Depression? Why so negative?

[@manueladolores4889]

The view looks like a promotional holiday poster😅☀

[@joanwhite2908]

I agree!!

[@GreenHills-rl8ir]

@@DorothyCarnahan-zm2ib Are you really that dumb Dorothy? It's not a negative comment but a positive one STATING that, just by watching this video and the seeing that beautiful background, it can lift ones spirits! YES I had to spell it out for you!.....you are the NEGATIVE one here!

[@lb8141]

@@TimmyME I agree 💯. I started watching this channel during the pandemic and what a beautiful thing it is!

[@sarahofer4368]

You two are hilarious in the morning.

[@emilys9365]

I know here in the US we say iPad for an actual Apple iPad and Tablet for any of the Android versions. And "footing" in English can also mean balance... like when you "lose your footing" and fall down.

[@user-yz4rw7mb6s]

Yes, we use the word tablet in England too in that sense. I wonder if Nicki has been in Italy so long she doesn't know that?

[@ellenem2288]

Fare la scarpetta- an Italian explained to me that mopping the plate with bread was more politely done by spearing a small piece of bread on your fork and then mopping the plate with it. The bread on the end of the fork was like a small shoe (scarpetta) on a leg (fork).

[@Kathyrawhide]

Ps...and then they met Americans and just say eat it however you want kids. So old ways. Younger Italians hardly ever use older phrases that don't fit the example anylonger.

[@yogalifeclubPL]

it is quite funny for Polish people because in Polish "la scarpetta" means "a sock" 🙂

[@MrButchieboy1958]

I truly do enjoy watching the dynamics between you both! You are both such hard working, non complaining salt of the earth people; a good example for disfunctional relationship couples to observe.

[@nightengale2123]

My husband and I very much enjoyed this video!!!. My husband's paternal grandparents were born in Brindisi, Italy and came to the US as young children and English was their 2nd language. My maternal granparents were born in Manfredonia, Italy, also came to the US as young children and English was also their 2nd lauguage. Both sets of grandparents spoke to us in this 1/2 Italian often using slang or cut off words and 1/2 English language. A few examples of their lauguage would be my grandmother saying to me when I was naughty "I am going to give you a schiaf" and another was " go get me the mappine." I don't think it was until I started school that I learned the english words for mappine was dish towel because everyone in my family used mappine including my Irish father. 😂 My non Italian mother-in-law was raised in the Appalachian area of the US, and when she spoke she sounded just like US country music star Dolly Parton who was also raised in thar area. My MIL learned to speak pretty fluent Italian from my husband's grandparents, but when she spoke Italian she did it with her Dolly Parton accent which was hysterical to listen to her speak Italian. 🤣 Again, we very much enjoyed your video which brough back many memories of our American Italian childhoods. ❤️

[@maryedhaim52]

Very interesting video! I can see that choice of words could get you in alot of trouble. USA has the same in different regions. The South, in particular. In Georgia: Would you like a Coke? It means all types of soda, and flavors, not just the Cola. Same as the phrase " Bless your heart!" 😂😂

[@januceangelademare2307]

Hi Nicki and Carlo, I'm an American woman and left America 40 years ago after living there for 30 years! I've been living in Ascoli Piceno ever since....... This video today really made me laugh just the way you were breaking down the two languages and their differences...... Your very talented on how you make your videos I really look forward to seeing them every Sunday and now on Wednesday!! Keep up the great work it's always a pleasurable time watching you!! Take Care and Thanks for sharing!!

[@DemetriPishmire]

Any place to live there for a current disappointed American?😊

[@JMarSa-1]

@@DemetriPishmireLet me know just as soon as you find a place, I can pack up quickly…I want to learn Italian!

[@JackieBluXO]

​@DemetriPishmire Italy doesn't need your negativity or lack of etiquette in bringing in american politics.

[@LaReynedEpee]

I had a tutor for French at uni who was a big expert on the differences between French and English. He published papers on the subject and was also responsible for translating Shakespeare into French. He told us that English is the language of the concrete, is more granular, whereas French was more abstract and conceptual, with much fewer words, with single words that do a lot of heavy lifting for multiple shades of meaning. I think Spanish is very like English in that way, lots of different words giving finer shades of meaning. It demonstrates how different nationalities literally think differently. English also has many more different tenses than some others, implying a different way of perceiving time.

[@liannehill748]

From Google: The Oxford English Dictionary estimates that there are around 170,000 words in current use for English language, According to the studies of De Mauro, 98% of the Italian used today consists of only 7,000 words but both languages have over 450,000 words available!

[@AuroraStergiou]

Loved the interaction over breakfast, with you both sharing together……words in English and Italian. I felt I was having an Italian lesson and learning so much, which I throughly enjoyed, while listening to you both. Thank you! ♥️

[@Cassieroll]

The view out the window while you are talking is absolutely stunning!

[@Swede-m7q]

Thoroughly enjoyed breakfast with you both! ❤

[@sparkyjones9576]

That's the beauty of a different language 😅 Spanish is like that too😊

[@fdouville6166]

Different language, different way of thinking. French is like that also.

[@monicab549]

My daughter is learning Italian at the University of Pittsburgh. I forwarded this to her. Thank you for the extra laughter and smiles that came with this today! She definitely relate.

[@eirenmist12]

Fascinating! This explains why when Carlo is speaking it always seems like he is saying so much more than what the English translation in the closed captions indicate he is saying. I always wondered what was being left out in the translation LOL I wanted to hear everything he was talking about.... but now the mastery is solved. 🙂👍 Very enjoyable video today! So glad it occurred to you two to explain it to us.

[@gillbeckett2472]

We loved this episode, very amusing, and ‘educational’. Really fun to watch you two lovely people. Bit of a grey day here in Uk. You brightened up our afternoon. We did conclude that if you are struggling with some aspects of the Italian language then us Brits have no hope😂😂. Thank you both for your entertaining content. Looking forward to the next one xxx

[@eamonnohalloran2254]

On a day when our heart is heavy .You bring lightness and joy in the use of language shared between us around the breakfast table. Thank you.

[@chrisbennett8883]

Most of us have joy filled hearts!

[@lydiab5200]

👍

[@longwaytotipperary]

@eamonnohalloran2254 agree!

[@allabilitieshomestead]

Most Americans and our family members around the world are filled with joy today!!

[@monicack523]

@@allabilitieshomestead And you speak for "MOST" Americans right?

[@annelee2005]

I love the Italian accent. If Nicki and Carlos spoke only in Italian with subtitles, I'd watch just as happily. This was fun. ❤❤ You are both funny and interesting.

[@hannahroberts6295]

What a view for breakfast! That light!

[@cathrynwilliams4661]

Just looking out your doors as you speak and thinking how beautiful the scenery is in the background!!

[@jmlegon]

Grazie mille. Very helpful to those of us trying to learn Italiano. Molto piacevole.

[@doublescorpions]

That was informative and entertaining. Language is fascinating! The hardest thing to learn in a language are the idiomatic expressions and the expressive words, like, "boh". Every language probably has and you don't learn some of them until you actually have to function in the language. From a retired bilingual teacher, S.

[@stj971]

Si, molto grazie! An ex boyfriend was from Italy and he and his family who were also from Campagna spoke only Italian. Being decent Spanish speaker it made it easier for me to learn some Italian. I try mostly to listen to Carlo wo looking at subtitles and I can understand pretty well. Language comes easy to me and I've always loved learning new ones. My fav saying in Italian is "mene frego"! Ciao!

[@franmacmillan6939]

Interesting video! As a Canadian, I find that there are different meanings for some words that British people use. English to English...for example, the first time I heard "homely" was a British person telling someone here in Canada that their house was "homely". They meant it as pretty or very nice but I was stunned. Canadians use it as meaning ugly...lol Also some British English pronunciations are quite different from ours such as the way you pronounce "garage" or "controversy" just a couple of examples. So I find that interesting as well. Have a great day!

[@nataliechim5227]

Australian English is different again with many slang terms and sayings. My South African friend often gives me funny looks when I say something.

[@codeborah1]

I like you going through the Italian language. I am learning it at the moment.

[@judithricca6915]

Dear Nicki & Carlo, I recall saying in an Italian language class that NIPOTE for both a grandchild and a niece or nephew is very confusing, and the teacher, who was from Italy basically said that the word NEPOTISM in English is NEPOTISMO in Italian and the meaning of it explains why there is confusion. Buon Appetito! Grazie, altrettanto.

[@samanthab1923]

We were at a baby shower for my cousin once & she told one of the nieces my mom was Pop pop’s sister! My mom got offended, Pop pop is what we called her dad, our grandfather. We didn’t know my uncle was going by the same name now that he had grandkids! 😂

[@janjohnson3414]

I’ve been learning Italian for a few years now and so really enjoyed this episode. I’m really impressed how you both just switch from one language to the next andCarlo’s English has improved tremendously over the last year. If only my Italian was that good!

[@giselefrederich]

I just wanted to say - for all the ways you have uplifted me and my family, I am so grateful! You do an absolutely AMAZING service to humanity by giving people something wonderful lovely interesting to watch! I actually think you guys deserve to have big sponsors pay you big bucks because people would love to buy anything that you actually find is a great product. I am sorry for a comment about the Kellogs protein cereal -- it's just that if it wasn't a commercial, it could have been. I really do feel the integrity that you and your family have... and I really am excited about the possibility that you, if it aligns with you, are given the chance to share more cool products and services with people! I really can't imagine that companies could find anyone better to send amazing things to in the hopes that you would like to share them with your loving audience. Much love and appreciation to you Nicki and Carlo!

[@ginalouise1284]

You cuties.... Such an uplifting and delight breakfast and conversation! See you on Sunday - Sending much love to all from Carmel by the Sea xoxo

[@avivat3010]

Very interesting, fun, casual and enjoyable to listen to. Thank you for sharing. I hope you both have a wonderful week.

[@laurapgodoy]

A lot of these Italian sayings/phrases are exactly the same in Spanish! I'm from the Dominican Republic, and we use them in similar ways. For example: Fare un giro - Dar una vuelta (to go out and wander around). We also say dita del piede/dita della mano - dedos de los pies/dedos de las manos. Chiusa la porta a chiave - Cierra la puerta con la llave. And before eating a meal, we say buon appetito - buen provecho.The list goes on! I love it! Wonderful video. ❤

[@jennyjohnson9012]

Wow so interesting. I loved hearing about the differences. Thankyou!

[@peggygraham6129]

In America a tablet is called a pill and a tablet is an an Ipad type of device

[@always.wondering.wandering]

This was fun, really enjoyed learning about the language. I'd love to come live in Italy the next 4 years after what happened here. Thank you for sharing with us today.

[@giiggii11]

Think again, not that simple!

[@always.wondering.wandering]

@@giiggii11 I know, I was just dreaming.

[@mamaahu]

@@giiggii11It's absolutely possible ! Don't rain on people 's dreams.

[@mamaahu]

@@always.wondering.wandering Don't be discouraged or influenced by D

[@mamaahu]

@@always.wondering.wandering Keep your dreams. Don't let stupid people stop you. They haymiseranle small lives. Go to Italy!!!!

[@kathleenharrison5023]

I always enjoy hanging out with the two of you!!! Take good care.❤

[@amplified506]

Such a great subject to discuss! Thank you! 🎉

[@brendaguerin5423]

This was so much fun!!! I Thank you for giving me laughter at the begining of my day!!!!! Hugs to you both💜💚💛

[@ridingtheroad185]

The USA is like that also. States in the South or North use words differently. New England states are famous for this also. I had no idea growing up in Illinois we dropped L's as in Gold or Cold until i moved to Virginia. Now in NC I find many new patterns of speech.

[@Sirius-ly]

New England and NY, either drop the r's, or add an extra one! LOL eg: car in Boston is cah, mocha is moker. 😂

[@tamiwallace7572]

Yes, so true

[@angelap803]

Wonderful video. Italian is such a beautiful language. So interesting to learn about all the different dialects. Seems a little confusing to an American but so beautiful to listen too. I am impressed Nicki with how well you speak and understand it. Very fun video.❤️

[@tahoeblue2491]

Love haring the language differences. What a cool topic to share with us as you are having breakfast. Cheers.

[@IRSA1]

LIKE/love and go for a walk/ride/drive/stroll etc, which are more specific. We also say “enjoy or “enjoy your meal” quite readily. Another common saying is “keep going” or keep it up”, plus you can add “enjoy, hope its all goes well “. The English language is amazingly rich and varied, we are spoilt for choice.

[@christineorkins6936]

Wow. I enjoyed this video so much today. I am an Italo-Americana, and I have been studying Italian for years. You touched on so many things in the language that I and other students I study with are always wondering about. It has always driven me crazy that there are no words for nieces and nephews. Whenever I'm talking about my niece, I have to say: la figlia di mia sorella. Then there are English words that require 3 words to express the same meaning in Italian. But, I still love the Italian language, and I will be studying it forever. You made me laugh throughout the video. Great topic today. Have a great week.

[@EdithFoster]

I love this! Italian and Spanish have same or similar words.

[@marisacherubino377]

Hi Nicky and Carlo, my name is Marisa ( 5:10 Italian) but live in Canada. I find there are a lot of Italian words that are missing from the Italian words. I'll tell you a few that I've noticed noticed

[@palalabu]

in indonesian we have exactly the same thing for twins and toes! also because there's hundreds of languages here, no one speak "correct" indonesian either, only newscasters or people doing super formal speeches use proper indonesian. everyone use their own version of indonesian influenced by their ethnicity and region.

[@joseluiscastillo6170]

Same in Spanish also.

[@vittoriaolsen767]

Omg something fun useful on a grisly morning here! Thank you the first words I heard Good morning everywhere from Carlo and I already feel better. Need to step up my Italian language and my citizenship in Italy… Am English teacher Eng has many more words from adopting thru the ages terms UK occupation by Romans infused Latin and later by the Normans French so there is a whole cadre of overlap w/Romance languages esp government terms

[@feliciastaggs6599]

Fun video today! Loved the view outside your window-Almost like a beautiful painting!

[@marierodgers232]

Really enjoyed this. Very helpful if you are learning Italian. Please make this a regular thing. Some the of differences I am aware of after having a conversation exchange partner. Fare attenzione - Pay attention (different verb) Pioggia forte (forte = strong, so related to strength) - Heavy rain ( heavy so related to weight)

[@barbarawillis5187]

I love this discussion while eating breakfast. Very informative and fun.

[@kellystoner277]

I watch mostly for Holly and Indy. Its adorable how they go everywhere with you, even on the roof. I want to hug that little cute dog like Carlo did. Watching that little dog climb the Positano steps, the mountains, practically cliffs where one step could be her last. Adventure Dog! Please create her own channel.

[@JeffYun]

As someone learning Italian, this is amazing! Love this!

[@patriciathompson350]

Whilst you were talking Nicki I couldn't help looking at the view behind you. How wonderful to wake up to that everyday. I also enjoyed the chat and learning the differences in our two languages. My sister in law is Italian and her family are from Potenza. She sometimes has trouble making out what they say on the phone because of their local dialect. lol ❤❤ As always a great vlog and please say to Carlo.

[@normabarnes4930]

That was so interesting, l had this problem when l was trying to learn italian some years ago😅!! By the way the view behind Carlo looked so lovely❤

[@deniseblackman5229]

How fun and interesting. I have noticed that my family in Caserta drop the first and last letter of words. Aspetta is spett.

[@lisacraze1]

So fun! I love your gentle affectionate breakfast chat.

[@marafarnham595]

That's funny 😂 good explanation of the Italian language. Never really thought about it. Thank you, Nicki and Carlo. Sending much love 😊❤🤗

[@lisatopham4249]

Thankyou for Breakie chats ! Very interesting and Carlo talking Big knickers was very funny ❤😂 xx

[@esthermontoya6681]

Loved this morning chat. Have an amazing day ❤❤

[@pumpupjam9648]

Mio fratello gemello. Flesh and blood brother or two twin Male goats. Gemella, the female twin. In our language it is Male and female. In US, it's mostly slang language. There is no order how to say proper English. European, Italian are very refined. My family's language is Genovese. It is no longer spoken unless you are near the north of Italy. For instance the city of Genoa, was called Zena. Loved this morning chit chat on various words and sentences.

[@cornishcoves9399]

You two are so cute; this is great! obviously most of language learning involves culture and that is not written down. That has always been my worry, that even if techically correct; once does not have the nuances until living the language and you are so fluent Nicki, wonderful....I just love your kitchen (it is nice to see it this way. looking forward to the season of viewing as well.

[@msmalee]

Love this. I’m always comparing Cantonese Chinese to English as there are words and short phrases that cannot be translated or are missing/needs more words to describe. Languages are so different

[@annlevack8220]

Thank you for sharing , enjoy the rest of your week

[@mars2100]

What an entertaining video, lovely way to spend time with you both.

[@kerryharding5587]

Loving these casual chit chats. Language is fascinating! Italian is very descriptive “beard of the plant”, it makes sense to me 😄 Nicky your brain must walk between English and Italian on the daily. Very cool to have 2 languages 🤗 Have a great week. 🌟

[@JOHNKIRBY1000]

Smashing - loved it. Also love those bar stoold, they look so comfy!

[@judyfudge2458]

God bless America !!! And God bless you two for bringing so much joy to our life ! There is hope for us all !!!!!

[@Dinki-Di]

Meanwhile, most of the world is despairing.

[@allabilitieshomestead]

@@Dinki-Di😂 you only speak for yourself, my family around the world have all reported great happiness and celebrations!

[@chrisbennett8883]

@@Dinki-Di so not true!

[@Keyrose-my3xr]

​@@Dinki-Dithat is simply not true. Italians have been fighting to keep their culture bc of mass illegal immigration so I think you would find not many Italians would have voted Kamala as she let in millions. Italy and many European countries are fighting to stop mass immigration.

[@Keyrose-my3xr]

​@@allabilitieshomesteadI'm really happy Trump got in. Much ❤ from Australia.

[@fionalewis5051]

Loved this! So interesting to hear all the phrases and sayings and the difference in the regional accents. Thanks guys. Xx

[@michellekach8967]

Such A fun video. Thanks guys 💙🩷🫶🫶⭐️⭐️😘😘

[@davidfreeman4766]

Thanks again for yet another very entertaining half hour 😊 i really look forward to hearing from you both - enjoyed the language translation english/ Italian Keep the video's coming 😊

[@timothyrylatt1231]

“Tablet” is used the same way in English too.

[@KathleenMustard]

Really enjoying the relaxing, friendly way you are doing these videos.

[@sharonstahl3010]

Loved every minute of this "tutorial" a la Nicki & Carlo -- brings me back to my very first overseas trip to Spain when I was 20. I had excelled in my high school Spanish studies and thought I was fairly fluent but ohhhhhh no: the regional accents/slang threw me for a loop (THAT phrase may need translating!), combined with how quickly people spoke. As I was speaking "textbook Spanish," slowly, everyone understood me, but I was totally lost in deciphering their responses. Thanks so much for this fun video -- the background, looking out your windows on that beautiful Tuscan landscape, was a special bonus. Cheers!

[@KarieChant]

Loved this episode, the informality of the chat & topic. And the use of the other camera, capturing our conversation, nice touch.

[@ceciliabergstrand8845]

Thank you for cheering me up today. I needed that. 💕🙏

[@YoureMadeOfLove]

A fun and educational episode! And a beautiful orb showed up at time stamp 4:39 in the bottom right hand corner. I love it.

[@marlenen.6474]

What a fun video!! Thank you. I love learning about language differences and similarities. On another note, the views out your kitchen windows and doors are stunning!

[@joanns5250]

What a delightful exercise this was!

[@ursulacatherinejohnson7411]

We just loved this vlog about the Italian language and its quirks. What a delight! We can relate so much to this now that we live in Québec. For ex., “flâneur” in Québec is someone who loiters (hence there are signs everywhere here that say, “Pas de flâneurs”) but in France, a flâneur has a very positive & flattering connotation. A flâneur in France is someone who happily wanders, taking in all the beauty of the place they happen to be in. We just love languages and adored your “lesson” about the idiosyncrasies of the Italian language. So very interesting! Thanks for sharing!

[@judysenn6025]

I love the 'foot fingers' I laughed out loud - brilliant!!!!

[@rebeccaclose5558]

Absolutely wonderful. So interesting. Every time I listen to you both talking in Italian and English I always reminisce about my time spent in Palermo.Such fond memories. Your kitchen is so cosy and bright. Sometimes I try to not look at the English subtitles..it makes me remember and relearn Italian when I listen to Carlo talking. 😃😍

[@kcdakkota]

Thank you two for this wonderful invitation! I loved every minute ❤

[@largedoglover99]

❤❤ the English language never stops growing. Always adding new words.

[@mariegroves2370]

Thank you for the lesson. So I looked up the history. In history some dialects in Italy started in each region/kingdom. The Florentine dialect, also known as the Tuscan dialect, has a rich history that includes its role in the development of the Italian language: Middle Ages The Florentine vernacular became a cultured language and alternative to Latin after the works of Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio became famous. Renaissance Florence became the cradle of the Renaissance, and the Florentine vernacular was used by artists, scientists, and intellectuals like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. Standard Italian The Florentine dialect became the basis for standard Italian, which became the official language of Italy in 1861. Regional dialects Italy has many unofficial languages, with each city, town, and neighborhood having their own phrases, hand gestures, and meanings for words. Here are some characteristics of the Florentine dialect: Diminutives The diminutive case -ino/-ine is used more than in Italian, and many surnames end in -ini. Aspirated Ts Florentines aspirate their Ts as much or more than their Cs. For example, the word "matematica" is pronounced "mathemathiha". Abbreviated articles and pronouns Florentines abbreviate some definite articles and possessive pronouns. For example, "Come sta i' tu babbo?" means "how's your dad?". Florentine dialect Florentine uses the diminutive case -ino/-ine far more than Italian does, with many surnames also ending in -ini Tuscan dialect Standard Italian is based on Tuscan, specifically on its Florentine dialect, and it became the language of culture throughout Italy. The fourteenth-century Florentine vernacular thus became a new cultured language, an alternative to Latin. Its use continued with artists, intellectuals, and scientists who have revolutionized the world: Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, Botticelli, and many, many others.

[@bettyraltejohn3374]

N I'm also pretty sure there are words/exaggerations/exclusivities/ specializations that is unique to Italian just as it's in english, Hindi, french, spanish, Mizos etc²

[@arlysdavis3694]

Another great idea. It was so fun. Thank you. I look forward to both of your channels.

[@susancollins4774]

Very interesting conversation.

[@miraremh]

How wonderful! Thank you so much for this video and all your good natured observations. By the way, the view out your windows is so spectacular!

[@luciaroslingshaw2112]

What a fun video!

[@croissant912]

SO interesting, our friends, and very cute to be with you for breakfast! These linguistic points are very interesting. For example, in Greek toes are fingers of the foot, like in Italian. "Boh" in French is "Bof" with or without a shrug. Also in French there is "Je t'aime," I love you and "Je t'aime bien," I love you, but, not for lovers/spouses etc. "Bon appetit," good appetite, used all the time in France, in English would, I suppose, be "Enjoy your meal." So for many other words that you mention and, for me, it's been fascinating having this breakfast session with you because I love languages and their quirks. Nicki + Carlo= Adorable!🥰

[@debilei1078]

What an amazing Tuscan view out the window! It looks like a poster photo attached to the windows…!

[@lipotrimloser]

Love this! So interesting.

[@janicejugla959]

Often in another language there are no equivalent nouns and we use a verbal or adjective construction to describe what we are talking about.

[@aniretak12]

Absolutely LOVED this!!! Please do this again 🙏🏼❤!!! My dad was born in Trento during the war, then they moved to Liguria just north of you. I was born in the USA, and we would go back and forth from Italy during the summer. I speak broken Italian just like Carlo speaks broken English. Im currently trying to strengthen my Italian and have run into similar "different words" or that Italy has its own set of " catch phrases" or "figures of speech" my Italian cousin and I will have conversations about this and laugh a lot, much like this video! Ive always loved that this channel is in both English and Italian,so I appreciate your subtitle effort Niki! Thank you! Ive also never really listened to a nipolitano accent prior to this channel so I got a little lost just like you did with the Florentine accent. But its absolutely interesting to me. Only as an adult did someone tell me about the different accents 🧐. Few words from what I know: - Ti voulgio bene = I want good for you *** thats how its been described to me 🤷🏻‍♀️ and carlos explanation is spot on . I once said T'amo to my dad and got corrected very quickly 🤷🏻‍♀️ - in the Trentino dielect you say Cow 🐄 "vaca" and not mooka, but in Sicilian if you say Vaca it means sl ut / promiscuous women 😂 - in Liguria you say palla as well and not balla - Milanos dielect ive been told is a lot like a new York accent - fat lady is la donna cannona Hopefully you make more of these videos. - K (c) aterina because I've been confused about c vs k my whole life 😂😂😂

[@yolandavillegas4794]

Really enjoyed this breakfast conversation. Thank you 😊 Happy day 💖

[@paulasuttie7159]

Really enjoyed this..I have been trying to learn Italian for 3 years and this was very enlightening. Also looking over your shoulder I noticed the beautiful Tuscan scene thro your front doors..gorgeous.

[@soniaramsey9065]

What a fun and interesting topic! Thank you both so much!

[@chriskiefel7735]

Language is just so fascinating! It's interesting hearing about all of the dialects.

[@BarbaraCJ]

Hand: pollice, indice, medio, anulare, mignolo - Foot: alluce, illice, trillice, pondolo e mellino. -- Twins: gemelli. trigemini. quadrigemini. Or parto plurigemellare=multiple births. Italian average dictionary has 270,000 words. English home dictionary average 50,000 to 100,000. English is not a direct descendant of Latin, but it does have a significant amount of vocabulary borrowed from Latin due to historical influences, particularly through French which is a Romance language derived from Latin.

[@doce2000]

Thank you for this language lesson! This is a welcome diversion from the imminent implosion of my country.

[@stj971]

Most Americans are elated today and so is the rest of the sane world as seen in comments but it seems they are sore losers w sour grapes. Wah wah wah. Are "sour grapes" a thing in Italian Carlo?

[@lynndixonsilva9961]

OMG, the implosion has been happening for many years with the left in power.

[@tracycroll4325]

All will be well - you’ll see!

[@gailgoldys8010]

Love this enjoy your breakfast

[@SongSparrow-wf2is]

so interesting and informative and fun. I truly enjoyed this🌷