A Few Italian Words
Many Italians in Sauze d’Oulx speak some English, but it’s always polite to use a little of the local language when you can. These are some simple words to help you on your way!
Hello
Ciao (informal) (pron: chow!)
Salve (formal) (pron: sal-vay)
Goodbye
Ciao (informal) (pron: chow!)
Arrivederci (formal) (pron: areev-e-der-chee)
Good Morning
Buongiorno (pron: bwan-jaw-no)
Good Evening
Buonasera (pron: bwon-a say-ra)
Please
Per favore (pron: pair fav-aw-ray)
Thank you
Grazie (pron: graz-ee-ay)
You’re welcome
Prego (pron: pray-go)
Yes
Si (pron: see)
No
No (pron: Noh)
Skis
Sci (pron: she)
Snowboard
Snowboard (pron: snowboard)
Snow
Neve (pron: nay-vay)
(Ski Snowboard) Rental
Noleggio (pron: noh-ledge-o)
Noleggio Sci/Snowboard
Ski Lift
Seggiovia (pron: sedge-o-vee-a)
Ski Poles
Bastoncini da sci (pron: baston-chee-knee)
Cold
Freddo (pron: fred-do)
Hot
Caldo (pron: cal-do)