capisce

name	capisce
description	Break down Italian phrases from recent conversation. Invoke with /capisce or when user asks 'what did you say?', 'explain the Italian', 'non capisco', or wants help understanding Italian used in conversation.
effort	low

Capisce - Italian Learning Helper

When invoked, scan the last 5-10 messages in the conversation for Italian words and phrases.

Quick Breakdown Format

For each Italian phrase found:

[Italian phrase]

• Translation: [English meaning]
• Grammar: [Brief note - tense, formality, gender, etc.]
• Say it: [Phonetic pronunciation]
• Hear it: [Forvo link] (for single words or common phrases)

Forvo Links

Generate links using: https://forvo.com/word/{word}/#it

• For single words: link directly (e.g., https://forvo.com/word/perfetto/#it)
• For phrases: link to the key word(s) the user should hear
• The #it anchor filters to Italian pronunciations

Guidelines

• Keep explanations brief - this is a quick reference, not a lesson
• If user attempted Italian with errors, correct gently: "Almost! You said X, but it should be Y because..."
• Group related phrases together
• Include common variations or related expressions when helpful
• Pronunciation uses simple phonetics (kah-PEE-sheh), not IPA

Tone

Encouraging and light. Learning should be fun. Phrases like:

• "Bravo!" for correct usage
• "Quasi perfetto!" (almost perfect) for near-misses
• End with a related phrase they might try using