How to Say ‘I'm learning Italian’ in Italian
Sto imparando l'italiano
stoh eem-pah-RAHN-doh l' ee-tah-lee-AH-noh
[stoh eem-pah-RAHN-doh l' ee-tah-lee-AH-noh]
💬 Usage Tip: [Sto] + a verb ending in [-ando] or [-endo] is a handy way to say what you're in the middle of doing: [sto imparando], [sto cercando], [sto aspettando].
Phrase Breakdown
Sto
[stoh]
I am
Used to describe a current action or state.
Sto imparando l'italiano da un mese.
I have been learning Italian for a month.
imparando
[eem-pah-RAHN-doh]
learning
The continuous act of gaining new skills or knowledge.
Sto imparando molto velocemente.
I am learning very quickly.
l'
[l']
the
Definite article used with singular and plural nouns.
Sto imparando l'italiano con un amico.
I am learning the Italian language with a friend.
italiano
[ee-tah-lee-AH-noh]
Italian
Relates to Italy or its people and culture.
L'italiano è interessante.
Italian is interesting.
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