Slang

1. Per fortuna!

   Thank goodness!

   Usage

   A relieved remark when something bad was avoided. A casual expression for chats with friends

   Grammar Note

   It literally means by luck and goes at the start of a sentence meaning fortunately. Composed sentence; native review recommended

2. Attenziun!

   Watch out!

   Usage

   A quick warning of danger, for a step, falling stones or a passing bike, to alert people around you

   Grammar Note

   The noun attenziun used alone as an exclamation. Composed sentence; native review recommended

3. Tge lungurella!

   What a bore!

   Usage

   A casual grumble about a dull situation, used among people you know well

   Grammar Note

   Tge plus a noun forms an exclamation. Composed sentence; native review recommended

4. Tge caos!

   What a mess!

   Usage

   A comment on a chaotic scene, such as delays, a crowded station or a messy room

   Grammar Note

   An exclamation built as Tge plus a noun; caos is masculine. Composed sentence; native review recommended

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