scrivi
The English phrase "you write" is translated into Italian as scrivi.
Which one should you use?
Use scrivi for the informal singular "you", while scrive is the form used for the formal "you" (Lei). If you are addressing more than one person, use scrivete instead of scrivi.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form scrivi is the second-person singular present indicative of the verb scrivere, used for the informal "you".
Did you know?
- In Italy, if you want someone to send you a text message or a WhatsApp, you use the phrase scrivimi.
- The root verb scrivere is a cognate of the English word 'scribe', which comes from the Latin scribere.
- If an Italian tells you scrivilo a modo tuo, they aren't just talking about the text, but are telling you to interpret the situation in your own way.
Examples in context
- Tu scrivi in arabo?Do you write in Arabic?Tatoeba #2992644 by Guybrush88, translation #1788671 by Eldad
- Io leggo, tu scrivi.I read, you write.Tatoeba #1547052 by chinro, translation #1442985 by Balamax
- Tu scrivi in francese?Do you write in French?Tatoeba #3342708 by Guybrush88, translation #2451649 by CK
- Lei scrive articoli molto interessanti.You write very interesting articles.
- Scriva il suo nome qui, per favore.Please write your name here.
- Tu scrivi sempre messaggi carini.You always write cute messages.
- Stai scrivendo una storia fantastica!You are writing a fantastic story!
- Come si scrive?How do you write?
- 29 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chiara and Francesco are talking about a school project.
- ChiaraIo cerco le foto e tu scrivi il testo.I will look for the photos and you write the text.
- FrancescoVa bene, scrivi pure cosa devo mettere.Alright, just write down what I should put.
- ChiaraPreferisci se scrivi a mano o al computer?Do you prefer if you write by hand or on the computer?
- FrancescoUso il computer, è più veloce.I'll use the computer, it's faster.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
