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The Modal Verb Phrase “Supposed to” Meaning and Uses In last January’s blog, we discussed how to use dovere to express the meaning behind the English modal verb “should” in Italian.  The focus of this blog will be the English modal verb phrase “supposed to,” which conveys a similar meaning to “should,” but has different overtones and is used in a slightly different way. In Italian, the verb dovere,  with its official translation of “must/to have to” will be recruited to express the meanings of “duty” and “obligation” that come into play with “supposed to.”  Of course, dovere will be conjugated …

Pompei Restaurant, a mainstay on Chicago’s Taylor Street, now offers its very own Italian-style Pilsner beer: the Pompei Pizza Pilsner. The restaurant collaborated with Marz Community Brewing Co. in Chicago to come up with the beer, available on draft and in cans, including four-packs. “This dry-hopped Italian Pilsner is balanced in its subtle complexity, crisp and delicious,” the restaurant posted on its Facebook page. “This Pils will pair well with more than just pizza! Our goal was to create a beer that complements our entire menu.” Pompei was established in 1909 by Luigi Davino, who gave the restaurant its name …