Italy is an amazing country blessed with breathtaking views,
wonderful beaches, and magnificent structures. It has a rich history and
culture. However, we all know that Italian is the national language of
Italy. Although in key cities English is used by locals, there is still
the possibility that language barrier might ruin your dream vacation. To
avoid this from happening, here are some Italian words, phrases, and
hand gestures that will help you in communicating with the Italian
people.
Un memento!
In English, this phrase means "one moment please". Conveying this message can also be done by hand gesture - by pointing your index fingers in the upward position the same way you are doing the "number one". Doing this gesture also means "May I speak, please?"
Ho fame
This means "I'm hungry", an statement you can use to your host to tell him or her that you want to eat. In hand gesture, this can be conveyed by hitting your stomach using the side of your hand.
Ehi tu, vieni qui
If you want to call the attention of someone to come to you, you use this statement. This literally means "come here". The gesture used for this statement is also the same with how Americans use it. However, be careful when using the hand gesture for Italians might take it rude or sexually inviting gesture.
Silenzio
If you want silence all you have to do is to say this word which means "silence'. Just like in the rest of the world, the universal hand gesture used for "silence" is also used in Italy.
Un memento!
In English, this phrase means "one moment please". Conveying this message can also be done by hand gesture - by pointing your index fingers in the upward position the same way you are doing the "number one". Doing this gesture also means "May I speak, please?"
Ho fame
This means "I'm hungry", an statement you can use to your host to tell him or her that you want to eat. In hand gesture, this can be conveyed by hitting your stomach using the side of your hand.
Ehi tu, vieni qui
If you want to call the attention of someone to come to you, you use this statement. This literally means "come here". The gesture used for this statement is also the same with how Americans use it. However, be careful when using the hand gesture for Italians might take it rude or sexually inviting gesture.
Silenzio
If you want silence all you have to do is to say this word which means "silence'. Just like in the rest of the world, the universal hand gesture used for "silence" is also used in Italy.
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