Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant sounds of Annalisa's "Tsunami" and discover the power of Italian pop music! This captivating song encourages listeners to embrace change and express themselves fully. Explore the rich language and culture through its evocative lyrics and dynamic rhythm, perfect for language learners and music enthusiasts alike.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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inventato /intvenˈtaːro/ B1 |
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aspettare /aspetˈtaːre/ A2 |
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spaventa /spavènːta/ B1 |
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rischiare /riʃˈkjaːre/ B2 |
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schiuma /ˈskiuːma/ B1 |
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onda /ˈonda/ A2 |
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schiena /ˈskjɛna/ A2 |
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cancellare /kantenˈlaːre/ B1 |
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raggiungere /raddʒuˈjɛndere/ B2 |
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pagina /ˈpaʤina/ A2 |
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mangiare /manˈdʒare/ A2 |
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scritta /ˈskritta/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Se siamo noi il bianco in un cielo nero
➔ Conditional clause with 'se' (if) + present tense
➔ 'Se' introduces a conditional clause similar to 'if' in English, expressing a hypothetical situation.
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A cancellarle basta solo un'onda
➔ Use of 'basta' + infinitive to express 'only' or 'just' needed
➔ 'Basta' means 'enough' or 'just' and is used with an infinitive verb to indicate sufficiency.
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Da un battito d'ali, tsunami
➔ Prepositional phrase indicating cause or means
➔ This phrase illustrates the cause-effect relation, meaning a small action ('a beat of wings') can cause a 'tsunami'.
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Sono scritte sulla mia schiena
➔ Use of the passive voice with 'sono' (are) + past participle
➔ 'Sono' is the third person plural of 'essere' (to be), used with the past participle to form passive constructions, meaning 'are written'.
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E se un'estate ci cambia davvero
➔ Conditional clause with 'se' + present tense to express possibility
➔ 'Se' introduces a hypothetical or possible condition, expressing what might happen if that condition is met.
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Strappo un'altra pagina
➔ Use of the verb 'strappare' (to tear) in the present tense
➔ The verb 'strappare' is used in the present tense, meaning 'to tear off' or 'to rip', indicating an action that is happening or a metaphor for removing something.
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Hanno detto che spioverà
➔ Reported speech using 'hanno detto' (they said) + clause with future tense
➔ 'Hanno detto' is a phrase that introduces reported speech, indicating what others have said, with the clause expressing a future event.
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Che cosa mangeremo stasera
➔ Interrogative sentence with 'che cosa' + future tense of 'mangiare' (to eat)
➔ This is a question asking about what will be eaten tonight, using 'che cosa' (what) and the future tense of 'mangiare'.
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