CLOTHING in Italian - Most Common Words & Expressions (for easy conversations)
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- Ciao a tutti! Today, we're going to look at the most common Italian words and expressions to talk about clothing. At the end of the video, you'll be able to make simple sentences to make easy conversations with your friends.
--------------------------- SUMMARY OF THE LESSON -------------------------
The Italian word for "clothes" is "vestiti" and it’s generally used in the plural form. Also, it goes along with the article “i” because it’s masculine: i vestiti
In the first part of this lesson, you’ll learn the Italian name of the most common clothes and then we’ll look at some expressions to use in conversations
PART 1 - NAMES OF THE CLOTHING (0:20)
UPPER BODY
la camicia = shirt
la camicetta = blouse
il maglione = jumper
la maglietta = t-shirt
LOWER BODY
i pantaloni (pl.) = trousers
i jeans = jeans
la gonna = skirt
i pantaloncini = shorts
OCCASIONS
il vestito = dress
l’abito = suit
la cravatta = tie
UNDERWEAR
le mutande / le mutandine (pl.) = panties
il reggiseno = bra
I calzini (pl.) = socks
WINTER CLOTHES
il cappotto = coat
il cappello = hat
i guanti (pl.) = gloves
la sciarpa = scarf
SUMMER CLOTHES
il costume / il bikini = swimsuit / bikini
il cappellino = cap
gli occhiali da sole = sun glasses
HOME CLOTHES
la camicia da notte = nightgown
il pigiama = pajamas
le ciabatte / le pantofole = slippers
SHOES
le scarpe = shoes
le scarpe da ginnastica = trainers
le scarpe col tacco = heeled shoes
i sandali = sandals
le infradito = flip flop
gli stivali = boots
ACCESSORIES ()
gli occhiali = glasses
l'orologio = watch
la cintura = belt
la collana = necklace
l'anello = ring
il portafoglio = wallet
PART 2 - EXPRESSIONS/EXAMPLES (3:36)
NOTE: Most of the verbs in this lesson are used in the reflexive form. Check out this video to learn all you need to know about this topic: • Reflexive Form in Ital...
1. VESTIRSI = wear/get dressed (3:45)
Examples:
- (Io) mi sto vestendo per uscire = I'm getting dressed to go out.
- (Tu) come ti vesti alla festa? = what will you wear at the party?
- La maestra si veste bene = the teacher is well dressed
- Oggi vi siete vestiti eleganti = you dressed up today
- Mia zia si veste spesso di rosso = my aunt often wears red
2. METTERSI (colloquial) = put on (06:52)
Examples:
- (io) mi metto la sciarpa nuova = I put on my new scarf
- Lui si mette sempre il cappellino = He always wears a cap
Watch out for this expression: Ma che ti sei messo/a?
it's definitely not a compliment and means you're not dressed appropriately
3. INDOSSARE (formal) = wear (08:18)
Examples:
- Tu indossi una maglietta verde = you're wearing a green t-shirt
- Luca indossa la cravatta = Luca wears a tie
4. TOGLIERSI = take off (9:12)
Examples:
- (io) mi tolgo il cappotto perche' fa caldo = I take off my coat because it's hot
- Filippo si toglie gli occhiali nella doccia = Filippo takes off his glasses in the shower
5. CAMBIARSI = get changed (10:24)
Example:
Io mi cambio le scarpe perche' sono scomode = I change my shoes because they are uncomfortable.
6. PROVARSI = try on (11:11)
Example:
Mi posso provare questi pantaloni? = can I try on these trousers?
7. STARE = fit/suit (12:12)
Examples:
- questa giacca non mi sta = this jacket doesn’t fit
- la maglietta le sta grande = the T-shirt looks big on her
- Come mi sta? = how do I look?
Watch the video for further examples and explanations
Hope you liked the video and if you haven’t already, please hit the LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE to my channel 😊 Thanks so much for watching and I’ll see you soon in the next lesson, a presto!
----------------------- REFERENCES TO PREVIOUS LESSONS --------------------
- The Present Continuous in Italian: • The PRESENT CONTINUOUS...
- 5 Uses of the Simple Present in Italian: • 5 USES of the SIMPLE P...
- The Italian Verb “CAN” (Potere): • The Italian verb "can"...
- The Negative Form in Italian: • The NEGATIVE Form in I...
------------------------ FREE PLAN (TO LEARN ITALIAN) -------------------------------
Need some help to start? Try my free PLAN to learn Italian :)
I'll tell you exactly what to do every day for 7 DAYS!
You'll learn all the basics and you can also test your improvements at the end of the plan. Ready for the challenge?
I bet you are!!!
Don't waste another minute and REQUEST the PLAN here: delicate-silen...
By far the most helpful video I’ve come across to learn this
Please continue with your lessons. You fill in all the blanks that the other sites don't share. I don't know why you don't have more followers. You are so good!
this is the best video i watched for italian beginner course!
Thank you for making everything so clear. I always used to be confused about why i never heard people say "indosso". It's so helpful that you explain these things. Grazie mille!
I'm glad you're back. Thank you for your video!
Thanks so much, Ingrida 😊
Great !!
Thanks! 😊
I love your videos! I have learned so many important phrases. I hope to use them in a few weeks while visiting my family in Italy ❤
Complimenti, e un bell video. Sei molto brava.
great video and explanation 😍 grazie!
Thanks
Very good mam thanks
Grazie 😊
Come stai
Can you recommend a beginners workbook in Italian and English that I can buy on Amazon?
BOOBA! Ciao bella! Come stai?
When you speak English it is impossible to understand what you are saying.
I totally disagree. In any case, just read what is written next to the pictures in the video!