insieme
/inˈsjɛ.me/
The English word 'together' is translated into Italian as insieme.
insieme is used to describe people or things being in the same place or acting at the same time. It is also used idiomatically in the phrase stare insieme to mean being in a romantic relationship.
Meaning: at the same time, in the same place (adv)
Which one should you use?
While insieme describes being together in terms of location or simultaneous action, it is also the standard way to express being in a relationship when paired with the verb stare. The word assieme serves as an informal alternative, while congiuntamente is a formal term typically used in written or official language.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adverb, insieme is invariable and does not change its form based on the gender or number of the people being described.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /inˈsjɛ.me/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word insieme is also the standard term for a musical 'ensemble'.
- In fashion, an insieme refers to a matching set of clothes, such as a coordinated jacket and skirt.
- The word insieme shares a common ancestor with the English word 'simultaneously' through the Latin word simul.
Examples in context
- Siamo a scuola insieme.We're at school together.This sentence uses insieme to describe being at a location together.Tatoeba #6881581 by Guybrush88, translation #6874245 by CK
- Noi due stiamo insieme.The two of us are together.This sentence uses insieme to describe two people being together.Tatoeba #13855299 by Nuel, translation #13855296 by Nuel
- Tom e Mary sono insieme.Tom and Mary are together.Tatoeba #3534499 by Guybrush88, translation #2413997 by CK
- Studiamo insiemeWe study together
- Lavoriamo insiemeWe work together
- Abbiamo congiuntamente deciso di intraprendere questa stradaWe have collectively decided to take this path
- Andiamo al cinema insiemeLet's go to the movies together
- Prendiamo un caffè assiemeLet's have a coffee together
- Passiamo la serata in compagnia dei nostri amiciWe spend the evening in the company of our friends
- 561 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding when to meet for a coffee.
- ChiaraPossiamo andare a prendere un caffè insieme?Can we go get a coffee together?
- LorenzoSì, ci vediamo alle quattro.Yes, let's meet at four.
- ChiaraVa bene, a dopo allora.Fine, see you later then.
- LorenzoA dopo, Chiara.See you later, Chiara.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “together” translations and entries insieme, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries insieme, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
