Random Words

Question 1

Sampietrini

Answer 1

Il blocchetto di pietra usato per la pavimentazione di molte strade e piazze romane.

Rome’s cobblestones

The story dates back to the end of the 16th century when they were first used in the area around St Peter’s - hence their name - under the pontificate of Sixtus V (1585-1590).

Their use became more widespread in the early 18th century under Pope Clement XII Corsini who oversaw extensive building programmes in Rome.

Question 2

Chiavi

Answer 2

Keys

Question 3

cornatto / cornetto

Answer 3

Italian croissante

Question 4

Umarell(s)

Answer 4

S is borrowed from english.

“Umarells are people, retired or otherwise, who have very little to do all day and justify their existence by interfering in – or helping with – the existence of others, and by doing so, perhaps, making themselves feel useful. Umarells are everywhere, you just have to notice them. You can find them at a crossroads where there’s just been an accident, or in a packed bus arguing with someone who barely jostled them, or in line at the post office, the bank, the land registry office… Be careful, because each of us harbours a bit of umarell spirit within ourselves, you just have to be aware of it.”

Question 5

una BIBLIOTECA

Answer 5

library

Question 6

una libreria

Answer 6

bookshop or bookshelf

Question 7

un NEGOZIO

Answer 7

a Shop

Question 8

una FABBRICA

Answer 8

a factory

Question 9

stanieri

Answer 9

foreigners

Question 10

ospedale

Answer 10

hospital

Question 11

scuola

Answer 11

school

Question 12

senza

Answer 12

without

Question 13

ancora
ancora no
ancora una volta
ancora non lo so

Answer 13

yet or again (nuovamente)
not yet
once again
still do not know