Conosci l'inno della squadra?

Do you know the team's anthem?

Pronunciation

koh-NOH-shee LEEN-noh del-lah SKWA-drah.

When to use it

Ask a local fan before the match starts. Learning at least the chorus of the team anthem earns immediate respect from Italian tifosi.

What it means

Conosci is the informal tu form of conoscere (to know). L'inno is the anthem. Della squadra means of the team. Italian football clubs all have their own official anthems — knowing them is a sign of belonging.

Variations

Come inizia l'inno?

How does the anthem start?

Asking for the opening lines to follow along.

Lo cantate insieme allo stadio?

Do you sing it together at the stadium?

Asking about collective anthem singing.

Puoi insegnarmi il ritornello?

Can you teach me the chorus?

Asking to learn the key lines of the anthem.

Mini Dialogue

— Conosci l'inno della squadra? — Certo! 'È solo il Milan che può vincere' — lo sai? — No, non lo conosco. Come va? — Te lo canto — poi lo ripeti! — Ottimo, imparo in fretta.

— Do you know the team's anthem? — Of course! 'Only Milan can win' — do you know it? — No, I don't know it. How does it go? — I'll sing it to you — then you repeat! — Great, I learn fast.

Cultural Note

Juventus's anthem 'Juve, storia di un grande amore' and Inter's 'C'è solo l'Inter' are among the most famous in Italian football. Napoli's fans are also renowned for songs dedicated to Diego Maradona, who remains a god-like figure in Naples long after his death in 2020.

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