Top 15 English words reinvented by Italians
Sophie Inge - [email protected]
Published: 21 Jan, 2015 CET.
Updated: Wed 21 Jan 2015 13:51 CET
English words have been creeping into the Italian language – but not all are used correctly. Here we list 15 particularly confusing – and in some cases amusing – misuses of English words.
Italians have a habit of dropping the odd English word into conversation – computer, hotel and weekend being among the most common.
But occasionally you’ll hear an English or English-sounding word that isn’t used in the right context.
We’ve put together a list of the 15 most common misuses of English in Italian.
So next time you see a “sexy shop” or a “baby parking” there's no need to get alarmed.
Top 15 English words reinvented by the Italians
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Italians have a habit of dropping the odd English word into conversation – computer, hotel and weekend being among the most common.
But occasionally you’ll hear an English or English-sounding word that isn’t used in the right context.
We’ve put together a list of the 15 most common misuses of English in Italian.
So next time you see a “sexy shop” or a “baby parking” there's no need to get alarmed.
Top 15 English words reinvented by the Italians
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