Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the powerful narrative of "I Cento Passi" by Modena City Ramblers, a song that goes beyond music to tell a crucial piece of Italian history. Through its poignant lyrics and folk-rock style, you can learn Italian while engaging with themes of courage, social justice, and resistance against the Mafia. The song's direct quotes from the film and its evocative storytelling make it an exceptional resource for understanding both the language and the cultural fight for freedom in Italy.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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camminare /kam.miˈna.re/ A1 |
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contare /konˈta.re/ A1 |
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casa /ˈka.za/ A1 |
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terra /ˈtɛr.ra/ A2 |
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occhi /ˈɔk.ki/ A2 |
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vita /ˈvi.ta/ A2 |
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dolore /doˈlo.re/ B1 |
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paura /paˈu.ra/ B1 |
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amici /aˈmi.t͡ʃi/ A1 |
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padre /ˈpa.dre/ A1 |
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notte /ˈnɔt.te/ A1 |
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stato /ˈsta.to/ B1 |
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voce /ˈvo.t͡ʃe/ A2 |
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scuola /ˈskwɔ.la/ A1 |
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cambiare /kamˈbja.re/ B1 |
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urlare /urˈla.re/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Sei andato a scuola sai contare?
➔ Present perfect tense uses 'sei andato' to indicate a past action with present relevance.
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Contare e camminare insieme lo sai fare?
➔ Use of infinitive verbs 'contare' and 'camminare' after 'fare' to express abilities.
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Dove stiamo andando?
➔ Present continuous tense expressed in 'stiamo andando' to indicate an ongoing action.
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Lo sai chi ci abita qua?
➔ Use of 'chi' as a relative pronoun to specify 'who' lives here.
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Aveva un cognome ingombrante e rispettato
➔ Imperfect tense 'aveva' to describe a past state or characteristic.
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Solo se sei disposto a camminare
➔ Use of 'se' as a conditional conjunction 'if' + present tense.
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La notte di via Caetani, del corpo di Aldo Moro
➔ Use of 'di' to indicate possession or relation, with proper nouns.
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