esse
The phrase s in Italian refers to the plural form of the third-person pronoun used to refer to people or things.
Did you know?
- When reciting the alphabet, the letter 's' is pronounced 'esse', which sounds identical to the feminine plural pronoun.
- The pronunciation of the letter s can shift between a sharp 's' sound and a soft 'z' sound depending on the letters surrounding it in a word.
- While the letter is written as s, the pronoun esse derives from the Latin 'ipsae', meaning 'themselves'.
Examples in context
- È estenuante essere sempre oggetto dei tuoi giudizi.It’s exhausting to always be on the receiving end of your judgments.Tatoeba #13528057 by Nuel, translation #13528056 by Nuel
- Sto cercando di essere comprensivo, ma sta diventando difficile.I'm trying to be understanding, but it’s becoming difficult.Tatoeba #13210034 by Nuel, translation #13210033 by Nuel
- Il mio rottame potrebbe essere un pugno nell'occhio, ma è pieno di avventure.My clunker might be an eyesore, but it’s full of adventure.Tatoeba #13647658 by Nuel, translation #13647657 by Nuel
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Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are talking about some old photos.
- GiuliaGuarda queste vecchie foto, dove sono esse?Look at these old photos, where are they?
- LorenzoPenso che esse siano in soffitta.I think they are in the attic.
- GiuliaPossiamo andare a prenderle ora?Can we go get them now?
- LorenzoSì, andiamo a cercarle insieme.Yes, let's go look for them together.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries esse, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
