Common English-Italian Threads

Question 1

In a word, the English “al” can often be substituted by “___” to make the word italian.

ex: practical

Answer 1

al -> o

practical -> pratico

Question 2

In a word, the English “c” can often be substituted by “___” to make the word italian.

ex: force

Answer 2

c -> z

force -> forza

Question 3

In a word, the English “k, ck” can often be substituted by “___” to make the word italian.

ex: sack

Answer 3

k, ck -> c, cc

sack -> sacco

Question 4

In a word, the English “ph” can often be substituted by “___” to make the word italian.

ex: telephone

Answer 4

ph -> f

telephone -> telefono

Question 5

In a word, the English “th” can often be substituted by “___” to make the word italian.

ex: theater

Answer 5

th -> t

theater -> teatro

Question 6

In a word, the English “x” can often be substituted by “___” to make the word italian.

ex: taxi

Answer 6

x -> s, ss

taxi -> tassi

Question 7

In a word, the English “xt” can often be substituted by “___” to make the word italian.

ex: extreme

Answer 7

xt -> st

extreme -> estremo

Question 8

In a word, the English “y” can often be substituted by “___” to make the word italian.

ex: style

Answer 8

y -> i

style -> stile