Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the Italian language with "Felicità puttana" by Thegiornalisti. This song offers a vibrant taste of modern Italian pop, exploring the ephemeral nature of joy through relatable lyrics and catchy melodies. You can learn about contemporary Italian expressions and feelings, making it a delightful entry point for language learners.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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bordello /borˈdɛllo/ B2 |
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traffico /ˈtraffiko/ A2 |
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vacanze /vaˈkantsɛ/ A2 |
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code /ˈkoːde/ B1 |
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umore /uˈmoːre/ B1 |
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stabilimenti /stabiliˈmenti/ B2 |
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balneari /balneˈaːri/ B2 |
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azzurro /atˈtsurro/ A2 |
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aria /ˈaːrja/ A1 |
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mare /ˈmaːre/ A1 |
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sole /ˈsoːle/ A1 |
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pelle /ˈpɛlle/ A1 |
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occhi /ˈɔkki/ A1 |
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ossa /ˈɔssa/ A1 |
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felice /feˈliːtʃe/ A2 |
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puttana /putˈtana/ B2 |
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felicità /feliʧiˈta/ B1 |
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botta /ˈbɔtta/ B2 |
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sudare /suˈdare/ B1 |
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estate /eˈstate/ A1 |
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vento /ˈvento/ A1 |
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birra /ˈbirra/ A2 |
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sale /ˈsale/ A1 |
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corpo /ˈkɔrpo/ A2 |
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viola /ˈviːola/ A2 |
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arancio /aˈrantʃo/ A2 |
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bianco /ˈbjaŋko/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Meglio il traffico delle vacanze
➔ Comparative adjective "meglio" (better) used with a partitive article.
➔ "Meglio" is the comparative form of "buono" (good). "Delle vacanze" is a partitive article, indicating 'some of the holidays' traffic'. The sentence means 'The holiday traffic is better (than something implied)'.
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Che si vedono al telegiornale
➔ Relative pronoun "che" (that/which) and reflexive verb "vedersi" (to be seen).
➔ "Che" refers back to "quelle code infinite di macchine". "Si vedono" means 'they are seen'. The entire phrase means 'that are seen on the news'.
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Come gli stabilimenti balneari
➔ Comparison using "come" (like/as) and the plural masculine article "gli".
➔ "Come" introduces a comparison, meaning 'like' or 'as'. "Gli stabilimenti balneari" (beach resorts) is a plural masculine noun phrase. The sentence compares the good mood to beach resorts.
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Ti mando un vocale di dieci minuti
➔ Indirect object pronoun "ti" (to you), transitive verb "mando" (I send), and a prepositional phrase "di dieci minuti" (of ten minutes) describing the vocale.
➔ "Ti" is the dative pronoun, meaning 'to you'. "Mando" is the first-person singular present tense of "mandare" (to send). "Di dieci minuti" specifies the length of the voice message.
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Soltanto per dirti quanto sono felice
➔ Adverb "soltanto" (only), infinitive clause "per dirti" (in order to tell you), and indirect question "quanto sono felice" (how happy I am).
➔ "Soltanto" emphasizes the purpose of the voice message. "Per dirti" is an infinitive clause expressing purpose. "Quanto sono felice" is an indirect question acting as the object of "dirti".
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Ma quanto è puttana questa felicità
➔ Exclamatory phrase using "quanto" (how), adjective "puttana" (whore-like) used figuratively, and demonstrative adjective "questa" (this).
➔ "Quanto è puttana" expresses a strong feeling about the fleeting nature of happiness. "Puttana" is used metaphorically to mean 'bitch' or 'treacherous'. "Questa felicità" refers to the specific feeling of happiness being discussed.
Album: LOVE

キスだけで
菅田将暉, あいみょん

まちがいさがし
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Song 4 u
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