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Italian Mistakes

This is a list of mistakes in Italian. Helpful when trying to learn a new word. Also useful when there is a misunderstanding or confusion.

My French is bad: Il mio francese è scadente
I need to practice my French: Devo esercitarmi col francese
Don't worry!: Non preoccuparti!
Excuse me? : Può ripetere?
Sorry: Mi scusi
No problem!: Non fa niente!
Can you repeat?: Può ripetere?
Can you speak slowly?: Può parlare più lentamente?
Write it down please!: Lo scriva, per favore
I don't understand!: Non capisco
Did you understand what I said?: Ha capito cosa ho detto? (formal); Hai capito cosa ho detto (informal)
What is this?: Cos'è questo?
I don't know!: Non saprei!
What's that called in French?: Come si dice in Francese?
What does that word mean in English?: Cosa significa quella parola in inglese?
How do you say "OK" in French?: Come dite "OK" in Francese?
Is that right?: è giusto?
Is that wrong?: è sbagliato?
What should I say?: Cosa posso dire?
What?: Come?

These are some words from the above sentences that you might also need to use by themselves.

Mistake: Errore
To speak: Parlare
Slowly: Lentamente
Quickly: Velocemente

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