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Italian Survival Phrases
Essential Words and Phrases for Travelers

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Mi chiamo Michele.
My name is Michael.

Piacere di conoscerla.
Pleased to meet you.

Questa è mia moglie.
This is my wife.

Questo è mio marito.
This is my husband.

Come si chiama?
What is your name?

Di dov'è?
Where are you from?

Dove lavora?
Where do you work?

Che cosa studia?
What are you studying?

Lei abita qui?
Do you live here?

Siamo qui da una settimana.
We've been here for a week.


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