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What are the top 100 most common Italian words for beginners

Learn Essential Italian Vocabulary for Beginners – A1 Level: What are the top 100 most common Italian words for beginners

Here is a list of the top 100 most common Italian words for beginners, organized into categories to help with learning and practical use:

Basic Greetings and Politeness

  • Ciao (Hello/Bye)
  • Buongiorno (Good morning/Good day)
  • Buonasera (Good evening)
  • Arrivederci (Goodbye)
  • Sì (Yes)
  • No (No)
  • Grazie (Thank you)
  • Prego (You’re welcome)
  • Mi scusi (Excuse me/Sorry)
  • Per favore (Please)

Essential Verbs

  • Essere (To be)
  • Avere (To have)
  • Fare (To do/make)
  • Andare (To go)
  • Venire (To come)
  • Dovere (Must/Have to)
  • Potere (Can/Be able to)
  • Volere (To want)
  • Sapere (To know)
  • Dire (To say)

Question Words

  • Cosa/Che cosa (What)
  • Chi (Who)
  • Dove (Where)
  • Quando (When)
  • Perché (Why)
  • Come (How)
  • Quanto/a/i/e (How much/many)
  • A che ora? (At what time?)

Common Nouns

Places

  • Casa (House/Home)
  • Strada/Via (Street/Road)
  • Piazza (Square)
  • Città (City/Town)

Time

  • Giorno (Day)
  • Notte (Night)
  • Ora (Hour)
  • Minuto (Minute)

People and Relationships

  • Famiglia (Family)
    • Mamma/Papà (Mom/Dad)
    • Fratello/Sorella (Brother/Sister)
    • Bambino/a (Child)
    • Uomo/Donna (Man/Woman)

Nature and Objects

  • Mare (Sea), Sole(Light), etc

References

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