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Nov 2024
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163: How to swear in Italian without off...

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Learn the most common Italian Swear words that you won’t find in your textbook and how to use them (or not!) when talking to Italians.

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Today's Italian words:
Che due palle! = What a pain in the ass (lit. what 2 balls)
Sei incazzato? = Are you pissed (off)?
Merda! = Shit!
Che cazzo! = What the f*ck!

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