Discourse markers Flashcards
by the way / incidentally
Used to change the subject
COMUNQUE / IN OGNI CASO
actually / in fact / as a matter of fact
Used to introduce information that might be in some way surprising or unexpected.
IN REALTA’ / ADIRE IL VERO
anyway / in any case
Used to return to an earlier subject after a digression, or to get to the most interesting point
AD OGNI MODO
as I was saying
COME STAVO DICENDO
after all
Used to introduce an additional point that supports or explains what you have just said.
DOPO TUTTO
at least
Used to introduce positive information when talking about something negative.
PERLOMENO
all in all
Taking into consideration all the parts of a situation
TUTTO SOMMATO
on the whole
Generally
besides
Used to add additional information (informal)
INOLTRE
furthermore
Used to add additional (an often more important) information (formal)
INOLTRE
what’s more
to add something interesting to what we have just said. It’s similar to furthermore but more informal.
IN PIU’
basically
Used to introduce the most important point or characteristic of something
FONDAMENTALMENTE
in other words
IN ALTRE PAROLE
that is to say
VALE A DIRE
otherwise
Used after an order or suggestion to say what will happen if that order or suggestion is not followed.
ALTRIMENTI
