ci
/ˈt͡ʃi/
The Italian word ci can mean 'us', 'to us' or refer to a previously mentioned place.
In informal Italian, ci is used as a pronoun to replace certain prepositional phrases, especially when referring to places. It is a pronoun used to refer to a place or a previously mentioned thing.
How does it change in a sentence?
In addition to referring to a place, ci can function as a direct or indirect object pronoun meaning 'us' or 'to us'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtʃi/
Did you know?
- Depending on the context, ci is a homonym for the name of the letter 'C' in Italian.
Examples in context
- Noi ci laviamo le mani prima di mangiare.We wash our hands before eating.
- Ci sono state molte risate!There were a lot of laughs!
- Ci vediamo domani.We will see each other tomorrow.
- Non ci telefonare più, per favore.Don't call us anymore, please.
- Ci vediamo al ristorante stasera.We'll see each other at the restaurant tonight.
- Ci vado spesso.I go there often.
- Hai i biglietti per il concerto? Sì, ce li ho.Do you have the tickets for the concert? Yes, I have them.
- Mettile lì, ci metto anch'io le mie.Put them there, I'll put mine there too.
- Ci vado domani.I am going there tomorrow.
- Ci ha visto.He saw us.
- Non ci vado mai il lunedì.I never go there on Mondays.
Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are discussing a party at a friend's house.
- MatteoStasera c'è la festa di Marco, ci vai?Marco's party is tonight, are you going there?
- GiuliaSì, ci vado sicuramente con Luca.Yes, I am definitely going there with Luca.
- MatteoOttimo, allora ci vediamo più tardi!Great, then we'll see each other there later!
- GiuliaA dopo, Matteo!See you later, Matteo!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ci, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ci, CC BY-SA 4.0.
