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What is in Italian?

Italian, a Romance language, is the official language of Italy and one of the official languages of Switzerland, San Marino, and Vatican City. It is historically referred to as the Lingua Toscana (Tuscan language) due to its origins in Tuscany. Italian also has a co-official status in Istria, Kroatië, and Slovenia, and is also spoken in Malta by around 10% of the population. Furthermore, Italian is one of the world's major languages, with an estimated 65 to 75 million native speakers, and over 125 million who speak it as a second language worldwide, primarily in the Americas, Europe, Australia, and Africa.

Italian has a rich literary tradition, with its roots dating back to the 13th century. Notable writers include Dante Alighieri, Petrarch, and Boccaccio. The language is also well-known for its music and opera, with famous composers such as Verdi and Puccini. Italian is also a popular language for film, with directors like Roberto Rossellini and Federico Fellini gaining international recognition.

Here is a list of some common Italian words and phrases:

* Buongiorno - Good morning

* Buonasera - Good afternoon/evening

* Buonanotte - Good night

* Arrivederci - Goodbye

* Grazie - Thank you

* Prego - You're welcome

* Scusi - Excuse me

* Mi scusi - I'm sorry

* Non capisco - I don't understand

* Parla inglese? - Do you speak English?

* Italiano - Italian

* Come sta? - How are you?

* Bene - Good

* Male - Bad

* Sì - Yes

* No - No

* Forse - Maybe

* Io - I

* Tu - You

* Lui - He

* Lei - She