vengo dall'Inghilterra
The Italian phrase for "I am from England" is vengo dall'Inghilterra.
Use this phrase to state your country of origin. While it literally translates to "I come from England,"
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means "I come from England." The word dall' is a contraction of the preposition da (from) and the article l' (the).
Which one should you use?
vengo dall'Inghilterra emphasizes the place of origin. In contrast, if you want to state your nationality, it is more common to say sono inglese (I am English).
How does it change in a sentence?
The contraction dall' is required because Inghilterra is a feminine country name that begins with a vowel.
Did you know?
- Calling someone's behavior inglese in Italy does not always refer to their nationality. It can be used as a synonym for being socially stiff, rigid or overly formal.
- The verb venire in vengo dall'Inghilterra is also used to describe the movement of blood or a feeling. For example, a sudden realization or a feeling of shame is said to venire to a person.
- In many parts of Italy, if you say you are from 'Inghilterra', locals might assume you are specifically from the English part of the UK rather than the whole of Great Britain.
Examples in context
- Vengo dall'Inghilterra.I am from England.This sentence is useful for stating that you are from England.Tatoeba #633649 by Guybrush88, translation #1879769 by Asma
- Sì, vengo dall'Inghilterra.Yes, I am from England.
- In realtà, vengo dall'Inghilterra.Actually, I am from England.
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Example conversation
Two people meet at a party.
- AlessandroDi dove sei, Martina?Where are you from, Martina?
- MartinaVengo dall'Inghilterra, e tu?I am from England, and you?
- AlessandroIo sono di Roma.I am from Rome.
- MartinaChe bella città!What a beautiful city!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
