Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the evocative Italian lyrics of Umberto Tozzi's "Tu." This iconic 1978 hit offers a window into the nuances of romantic longing and passionate desire, making it a perfect song to explore the emotional depth of the Italian language.
Key Vocabulary
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amore /aˈmo.re/ A1 |
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forte /ˈfɔr.te/ A2 |
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anni /ˈan.ni/ A1 |
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lavoro /laˈvo.ro/ A2 |
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bella /ˈbɛl.la/ A1 |
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baci /ˈba.t͡ʃi/ A2 |
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entrare /enˈtra.re/ A2 |
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bruciare /bruˈt͡ʃa.re/ B1 |
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follia /folˈli.a/ B2 |
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amore /aˈmo.re/ A1 |
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canzone /kanˈt͡so.ne/ A1 |
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sognando /soɲˈɲan.do/ B1 |
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triste /ˈtris.te/ A2 |
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pioggia /ˈpjo.d͡ʒa/ A1 |
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vento /ˈvɛn.to/ A1 |
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cielo /ˈt͡ʃɛ.lo/ A1 |
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miraggio /miˈrad.d͡ʒo/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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C'è l'amore a cena e tu
➔ Use of 'c' è' (there is/are) with definite article
➔ 'c'è' is the contraction of 'ci' + 'è', meaning 'there is' or 'there are'.
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Dimmi sì, se ti va
➔ Use of indirect command with 'dimmi' (tell me) + 'sì' (yes) + 'se' (if clause)
➔ 'Dimmi' is the imperative form meaning 'tell me'.
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Se mi fai l'amore ti canterò
➔ Conditional 'se' clause expressing 'if' + future tense in 'canterò'
➔ 'Se' means 'if', forming a conditional clause. 'Canterò' is the future tense of 'cantare' (to sing).
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La pioggia perché venga giù
➔ Use of 'perché' (because/so that) with subjunctive 'venga' (come down) to express purpose or reason
➔ 'Perché' introduces a purpose or reason, and 'venga' is the subjunctive form of 'venire' (to come).
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E mi sorrida tu
➔ Use of 'sorrida' in the subjunctive mood to express desire or wish
➔ 'Sorrida' (smile) is in the subjunctive mood, used to express wish or desire.
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Il cielo perché sia più blu
➔ Use of 'perché' with the present subjunctive 'sia' to express purpose or desire
➔ 'Perché' introduces a purpose or wish, with 'sia' (subjunctive of 'essere') indicating desire.
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