Subject Pronouns
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Mastering Italian Subject Pronouns
In Italian, subject pronouns tell us who is performing the action of a verb. Unlike English, Italian pronouns are often omitted because the verb ending usually tells you who is speaking. However, they are essential for emphasis and clarity!
The Italian Pronouns
- io – I
- tu – you (singular, informal)
- lui – he
- lei – she
- noi – we
- voi – you (plural)
- loro – they
Note that lei is also used as the polite, formal ‘you’ for addressing strangers or elders!
Common Mistakes
Don’t confuse lui (he) with lei (she). Also, remember that Italian has two different words for ‘you’: tu for friends and family, and voi for a group.
Words
io
I
Io sono Marco.I am Marco.
tu
you
Tu sei gentile.You are kind.
lui
he
Lui è italiano.He is Italian.
lei
she
Lei è americana.She is American.
noi
we
Noi siamo studenti.We are students.
voi
you (plural)
Voi siete pronti.You are ready.
loro
they
Loro sono amici.They are friends.
sono
I am
Io sono felice.I am happy.
sei
you are
Tu sei simpatico.You are nice.
è
is
Lui è alto.He is tall.
siamo
we are
Noi siamo qui.We are here.
siete
you are (plural)
Voi siete gentili.You are kind.
studente
student
Io sono studente.I am a student.
amico
friend
Lui è un amico.He is a friend.
felice
happy
Tu sei felice.You are happy.
pronto
ready
Noi siamo pronti.We are ready.
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Patterns
Io sono ___
Used to say what you are or your nationality.
Io sono felice.I am happy.
Tu sei ___
Used to describe someone informally.
Tu sei gentile.You are kind.
Lui è ___
Used to describe a male person.
Lui è alto.He is tall.