anche tu
/ˈan.ke ˈtu/word by word
The Italian phrase for "you too" is anche tu.
Anche tu is used as a response to return a greeting or a wish to another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of anche (also/too) and tu (you, singular informal).
Which one should you use?
Anche tu is used for a single person you know well, while anche lei is used for a single person in a formal context and anche voi is used when responding to a group of people.
How does it change in a sentence?
When responding to a group of people, use anche voi instead of the singular forms.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈan.ke ˈtu/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- While anche tu is the direct translation, Italians often respond to wishes like 'Have a nice day' by saying altrettanto, which means 'likewise'.
- Italian lacks a single word for the English 'too' that can be used in every context, as anche cannot be used to mean 'excessively' like 'too hot'.
- The word anche may actually be a linguistic accident, born from a process called rebracketing where the word ancora (still/again) was rhythmically split to create a new word.
Examples in context
- Anche tu mi piaci.I like you, too.This sentence shows how to use anche tu to express mutual liking.Tatoeba #5339053 by Guybrush88, translation #3374142 by CK
- Anche tu, figlio mio.You too, my son.This sentence uses anche tu to address a son.Tatoeba #621133 by Guybrush88, translation #621129 by BraveSentry
- Anche tu mi sei mancato, Tom.I have missed you too, Tom.This sentence demonstrates using anche tu when expressing that you have missed someone.Tatoeba #9967158 by Guybrush88, translation #9956960 by Matteusmauritz
- Grazie, anche a Lei.Thank you, you too.
- Grazie, altrettanto!Thank you, the same to you!
- Grazie, anche a te!Thank you, you too!
- Grazie, anche a te! Buon divertimento!Thank you, you too! Have fun!
- Grazie, gentilissimo/a! Hai un grande talento anche tu!Thank you, very kind! You have great talent too!
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At the end of a work day, two colleagues are leaving the office.
- FrancescoBuona serata, Sofia!Have a good evening, Sofia!
- SofiaGrazie, anche tu, Francesco!Thanks, you too, Francesco!
- FrancescoA domani!See you tomorrow!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (anche, tu) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries anche, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
