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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Useful Phrases at the Train Station

 
Although there are many workers at S.M.N. who do speak fluent English, it is always a good idea to have a few basic phrases at your disposal.  Plus the Italians always appreciate travelers that put in the effort to speak their language even if it is hard to converse.  Never be afraid to try speaking Italian, fore you will only learn this way.  Below are a list of useful words and phrases to have while traveling by train in Italy.


Platform     Binario
Train            Treno
Excuse me    Scusi


Corresponding Cities
 Rome Florence
Milan
Naples
Lake Como
Venice
Bologne
Roma Firenze
Milano
Napoli
Lago di Como
Venezia
Bologne
 
Days of the Week
 Sunday Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Domenica
Lunedi
Martedi
Mercoledi
Giovedi

Venerdì

Sabato

Quanto costa per uno biglietto per (City Name)?
How much does it cost for a ticket to  (City Name)?


Vorrei fare una prenotazione.
I would like to make a reservation.


Quanto tempo e il train per Roma?
How long is the train to Rome?


Vorrei uno biglietto di andata e ritorno per Firenze, per favore.
One full trip ticket to Florence, please.


Che binario per (Name of City)?
Which platform for (Name of City)?




Il treno e in ritardo?
The train is ______?
late:         in ritardo
early:       presto
on time:   il tempo

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