anche
/ˈan.ke/
The Italian word for 'also' is anche.
anche is the most common way to express 'also' in Italian. Depending on the context, it can also mean 'even'.
Which one should you use?
While anche is the most common way to say 'also', pure is a common synonym used in many parts of Italy. Another formal alternative to anche is inoltre, which is often used to introduce additional information or to extend an argument.
How does it change in a sentence?
Unlike English, where 'also' can appear at the end of a sentence, anche is typically placed immediately before the word or phrase it modifies.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈan.ke/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- Some historians suggest anche may have been influenced by the Old Occitan word ancui, which meant 'on this day'.
- In spoken Italian, placing anche at the very beginning of a sentence can shift the meaning to express a sense of 'even if' or 'despite'.
- In certain regional dialects, especially in the south, pure is used so frequently that it can replace anche almost entirely in casual speech.
Examples in context
- Anche Tom era lì.Tom was also there.This sentence shows how to use anche to indicate someone was also in a location.Tatoeba #5410519 by Guybrush88, translation #36989 by CK
- E anche tua mamma.And your mom also.This example demonstrates using anche to include another person in a statement.Tatoeba #2534893 by Guybrush88, translation #434222 by lukaszpp
- Io sono anche qui.I am also here.This sentence illustrates using anche to state that the speaker is also in a specific place.Tatoeba #3378347 by Guybrush88, translation #3378128 by buster_blu
- Ho studiato italiano, e anche francese.I studied Italian, and also French.
- Marco è educato, intelligente e anche simpatico.Marco is polite, intelligent, and also nice.
- L'esame non è stato soltanto difficile, ma inoltre molto lungo.The exam was not only difficult but also very long.
- Mi piace il gelato al cioccolato. Inoltre, adoro quello alla vaniglia.I like chocolate ice cream, furthermore, I adore vanilla ice cream.
- Domani andiamo al cinema e, pure, a cena.Tomorrow, we're going to the movies and also to dinner.
- Anche io.Me too.
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Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are at a restaurant.
- FrancescoIo prendo la pasta.I'll have the pasta.
- GiuliaPrendo anche io la pasta.I'll have the pasta also.
- FrancescoVuoi anche un bicchiere di vino?Do you also want a glass of wine?
- GiuliaSì, grazie, lo prendo.Yes, thank you, I'll have it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry anche, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries anche, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
