#2 (permalink) Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:46 am BENVENUTI! (This means in Italian: wellcome ) |
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Hi Timi,
Good to have you here!
So you're learning Italian, too? Maybe you can help me here - have you ever heard of an Italian proverb/idiom that means as much as 'We're all pulling at the same rope' or 'We're all sitting in the same boat'? Someone once told me 'Noi tiriamo tutti a una fune' is what you'd say here, but it has raised a few eyebrows (frowns) on other occasions  _________________ Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL Preparation & TOEFL Vocabulary Learn more: How to Become an English Teacher |
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Ralf Language Coach

Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 1485 Location: EU (Ireland and Germany)
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#3 (permalink) Sat Jul 19, 2008 10:59 am BENVENUTI! (This means in Italian: wellcome ) |
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Caro Ralf, Come stai? Sto molto bene. Grazie per tua lettera. Sorry, but speaking in English is easier now. So: Thanks for your letter I was glad to getting it. I will help you in Italian if you would ask me but I’m only a beginner yet. I started learning two months ago, but already know Italian letters, numbers, articles, greetings. I can introduce myself, can say who am I, how am I, where do I live, I work & learn, can say about my free time activities and know many verbs. They are many things, but I’m sure you know much more than I do. I have read a sentense by Paolo Coelho: ’The reason is not the happiness but the way, which you take to it.’ Well I will learn cheerfully, hard and enjoy the beautiful Italian language, culture & all things what it will give me. I have heard that idiom what you wrote in your previous letter ( ’We are all sitting in the same boat.’), in my opinion there is same meaning in all languages. (This sentence isn’t right, but I hope you understand what I want to say.) For example Hungarian people say that:’ We paddle in the same boat’ or We grind in the same mill.’ It is all for today. I’m sorry for my long letter ( maybe you won’t read it). I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon. You can write about anything. Have a nice weekend, a presto, Ciao, Timi |
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D_Timea New Member
Joined: 07 Nov 2007 Posts: 4
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