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Mo li prendo a calci

Now I kick them

Language note: 'Mo' is a colloquial form of 'adesso,' meaning 'now,' used more in Southern Italy.

Culture note: Passionate expressions like ‘taking kicks’ illustrate Italy's expressive language and gestures.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[Moh]

Now

At the present moment.

Mo vado a casa.

Now I'm going home.

[lee]

them

Referring to previously mentioned things or people.

Ho visto i gatti e li ho portati dentro.

I saw the cats and brought them inside.

prendo

[PREHN-doh]

take

To reach for and hold.

Prendo sempre la stessa strada.

I always take the same road.

[ah]

Used for indication of purpose.

Vado a casa.

I’m going home.

calci

[KAHL-chee]

kicks

A strike or blow with the foot.

Do un calcio al pallone.

I kick the ball.

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