voi tutti
/ˈvo.i ˈtut.ti/word by word
The Italian phrase for "you all" is voi tutti.
voi tutti is a pronoun used to address a group of two or more people. While the standard pronoun for a plural audience is simply voi, adding tutti serves to emphasize the entirety of the group or is used for rhetorical emphasis.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the second-person plural pronoun voi (you) and the plural adjective tutti (all/everyone).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Neapolitan dialect, the expression voje tutti is commonly used for "you all".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes depending on the gender of the group being addressed. If the group consists entirely of women, use voi tutte.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈvo.i ˈtut.ti/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- While voi is the standard plural 'you', in some southern Italian regions it is used as a singular formal pronoun to show respect, similar to Lei.
- The word voi is a cognate of the French vous and the Russian вы, all descending from the same ancient root.
- In historical Italian, voi was used as a formal singular pronoun for nobility, much like 'you' replaced 'thou' in English.
Examples in context
- Come state voi tutti?How are you all?Tatoeba #12228731 by Guybrush88, translation #914019 by Jane_Austen
- Voi tutti non state mangiando?Are you all not eating?Tatoeba #12255305 by Guybrush88, translation #12254595 by CK
- Ecco una domanda per voi tutti.Here's a question for you all.Tatoeba #8569555 by Guybrush88, translation #8569535 by CK
- Voi tutti siete invitati alla riunioneYou all are invited to the meeting
- Ringraziamo tutti voi per la vostra presenzaWe thank you all for your presence
- Voi amici siete sempre benvenuti a casa miaYou friends are always welcome at my house
- Vi aspetto domani, voi tutti quantiI'll be waiting for you all tomorrow
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Example conversation
Chiara and Lorenzo are greeting a group of friends at a party.
- ChiaraCiao! Sono felice di vedere voi tutti.Hi! I am happy to see you all.
- LorenzoAnche noi siamo contenti di essere qui.We are also glad to be here.
- ChiaraAvete fame voi tutti?Are you all hungry?
- LorenzoSì, abbiamo molta fame!Yes, we are very hungry!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (voi, tutti) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries voi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
