Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a journey with Lucio Dalla's "Attenti al lupo," a song that uses a charming fairy-tale narrative to explore universal themes of life's challenges and the importance of inner peace. Through its catchy melody and evocative lyrics, you can delve into the Italian language's ability to convey deep meaning with a touch of lightheartedness.
Key Vocabulary
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casetta /kaˈzɛt.ta/ A2 |
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finestrella /finˈstrɛl.la/ A2 |
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donnina /donˈni.na/ A2 |
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occhi /ˈɔk.ki/ A2 |
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piccolo /ˈpi.ko.lo/ A1 |
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amore /aˈmoː.re/ A2 |
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catena /kaˈteː.na/ B1 |
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male /ˈma.le/ A2 |
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bosco /ˈbos.ko/ A2 |
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Dio /ˈdi.o/ A2 |
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lupo /ˈlu.ːpo/ A2 |
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tarda /ˈtar.da/ B1 |
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lontano /lɔnˈtaː.no/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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E c'è una casetta piccola così con tante finestrelle colorate.
➔ Use of 'c'è' to indicate 'there is' or 'there are' in Italian.
➔ 'c'è' is the contraction of 'ci' (there) + 'è' (is), used to state existence.
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Con due occhi grandi per guardare.
➔ Use of 'per' to indicate purpose or intention.
➔ 'per' means 'to' or 'in order to' in Italian, indicating purpose.
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E ha un cappello piccolo così con dentro un sogno da realizzare.
➔ Use of 'da' to indicate purpose or the object of an action (infinitive clause).
➔ 'da' introduces a purpose or the target of the dream, linking it to the verb 'realizzare' (to realize).
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Stando sempre attenta al lupo.
➔ Use of the gerund 'stando' to express simultaneous action or manner.
➔ 'stando' is the gerund form of 'stare' (to stay/be), used here to describe acting while being attentive.
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Attenti al lupo.
➔ Imperative construction with 'attenți' to give a warning or alert.
➔ 'Attenti' is the imperative form of 'attentare' (to pay attention), used here as a warning.
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Living together.
➔ Use of the gerund 'living' to describe ongoing or continuous action.
➔ 'Living' functions as a gerund to emphasize the ongoing nature of the act of cohabitation.
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