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Feb 2025
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171: What on Earth are Italian Reflexive...

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You need Italian reflexive verbs for many things. Like talking about your daily routine, feelings and even saying your name. You’ll learn what they are and how to use them.

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Today's Italian words:
Mi sveglio = I wake up (lit. myself I wake)
Mi alzo subito = I get up (lit. myself I rise) straight away
Mi vesto = I get dressed (lit. myself I dress)
Mi rilasso = I relax (lit. myself I relax)
Mi faccio un caffè = I make myself a coffee

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