anche io
/ˈan.ke ˈi.o/word by word
The Italian phrase for "me too" is anche io.
anche io is used to indicate that something applies to you as well. In many spoken contexts, you may see the common and versatile contraction Anch'io used to express the same idea.
Meaning: that applies to me as well (phrase)
Which one should you use?
Use anche io when you are the subject of the implied verb, such as in "I am hungry too." Use anche me when you are the object of the implied verb, such as in "He likes me too."
How does it change in a sentence?
Use anche me instead of anche io when the phrase functions as an object rather than a subject.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈan.ke ˈi.o/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word anche may have evolved from ancora through a process called rebracketing, where anc'ora was mistakenly interpreted as a separate word.
- The word io descends from the Classical Latin egō̆, which is also the ancestor of the English word 'ego'.
- The Italian word anche can function as both 'too' and 'also', but it is used differently than the word pure to add emphasis in certain regions.
Examples in context
- "Ti odio!" "Anche io!""I hate you!" "Me too!"This example shows the use of anche io in an emotional reaction.Tatoeba #12922667 by Guybrush88, translation #9056324 by Amastan
- "Ti amo." "Anche io mi amo.""I love you." "I love me too."This example demonstrates how anche io can be part of a longer sentence.Tatoeba #11090346 by Guybrush88, translation #10198042 by espamatics
- "Pensavo stessi dormendo." "Anche io.""I thought you were asleep." "Me too."This example shows a short, conversational way to use anche io.Tatoeba #5927203 by Guybrush88, translation #5360506 by Hybrid
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are talking about their preferences for food.
- LorenzoHo molta fame oggi.I am very hungry today.
- SofiaAnche io, andiamo a mangiare!Me too, let's go eat!
- LorenzoVorrei una pizza margherita.I would like a margherita pizza.
- SofiaAnche io voglio quella!I want that one too!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (anche, io) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries anche, io, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
