Italian Word of the Day: Capire

Meaning: To understand

Part of Speech: verb

Translation: I don't understand well, can you speak more slowly please?

Context: Non capisco bene, può parlare più lentamente per favore?

Cultural nugget: The phrase 'Hai capito?' (Did you understand?) is commonly used in Italian conversations to check comprehension. When you're learning Italian, don't be afraid to say 'Non ho capito' (I didn't understand) - Italians typically appreciate language learners' efforts and will often happily repeat themselves more slowly or with simpler words to help you understand.