#253: How to Use the Reflexive Verbs "Divertirsi" and "Godersi"

#253: How to Use the Reflexive Verbs "Divertirsi" and "Godersi"

Author: Italian Matters July 23, 2026 Duration: 7:33

Italian has many ways to express enjoyment, and two useful verbs are "divertirsi" and "godersi". Both can be translated as “to enjoy”, but they are not always used in the same way, so understanding the difference will help you sound more natural in Italian.


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