For an Italian word, ‘ciao’ appears to belong to no one and to everybody all at once. It has been adopted by at least 38 languages, and its impact extends well beyond Europe, Japan, and Latin America, people part ways warmly on the crest of this single syllable, and while not technically English, you will be greatly understood (if not considered a little impacted) if you use it in the US. Even if Italy lays claim to the origin of ciao, it has long since transformed into a cosmopolitan touchstone — a word that will register simply about anywhere.
Italian and English share a good amount of language between them. It is because Italian is a direct descendant of Latin, and Latin and English were in direct contact a long time ago
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Several people are already aware related to the uniqueness of Italy. Its rich history, fantastic architecture, and delicious food make it one of the globe’s most sought-after tourist destinations. But probably even more intriguing is the Italian language itself.