Lyrics & Translation
Explore Italian language and culture through Gabry Ponte and Danti's hit song, 'Che ne sanno i 2000.' This track offers a fun, nostalgic trip to the 90s, contrasting it with the experiences of the 2000s generation. Learn about Italian pop culture references and the nuances of intergenerational understanding while enjoying a catchy dance tune.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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walkman /ˈwɔːk.mən/ B1 |
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karaoke /ˌkær.iˈoʊ.ki/ A2 |
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dance /dæns/ A1 |
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time /taɪm/ A1 |
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life /laɪf/ A1 |
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value /ˈvæl.juː/ B1 |
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pizza /ˈpiːt.sə/ A1 |
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child /tʃaɪld/ A1 |
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loop /luːp/ B2 |
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game /ɡeɪm/ A1 |
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ninja /ˈnɪn.dʒə/ B2 |
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hero /ˈhɪə.roʊ/ B1 |
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music /ˈmjuː.zɪk/ A1 |
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festival /ˈfɛs.tɪ.vəl/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ma che ne sanno i 2000
➔ Indirect question with 'che' + 'ne sanno'
➔ 'che' introduces an indirect question, asking 'what do they know'.
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del Festival Bar
➔ Use of 'del' to mean 'of the' (possessive or belonging to)
➔ 'del' is a contraction of 'di' + 'il', meaning 'of the', indicating possession or association.
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quando c'era il walkman
➔ Imperfect tense 'c'era' indicating past existence
➔ 'c'era' is the imperfect subjunctive of 'essere', meaning 'there was' or 'used to be' in the past.
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se la vita fosse più semplice
➔ Subjunctive mood 'fosse' for hypothetical or unreal conditions
➔ 'fosse' is the imperfect subjunctive form of 'essere', used to express hypothetical or unreal situations.
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potessi rifare tutto quello che ho già fatto
➔ Conditional mood 'potessi' (potere) expressing hypothetical ability
➔ 'potessi' is the imperfect subjunctive form of 'potere', expressing hypothetical or unreal ability or possibility.
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tutto quello che ho già fatto
➔ Present perfect 'ho già fatto' indicating completed actions
➔ 'ho già fatto' is the present perfect tense of 'fare', meaning 'I have already done'.
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