tu
/tˈu/
"you" (singular, informal)
Definitions
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1
Second-person singular subject pronoun, used informally with friends, family, or peers
“Tu sei molto simpatico, mi piace parlare con te.”
You are very nice, I like talking to you.
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2
Used for emphasis or contrast when the subject could be omitted
“Tu vai al cinema, io invece resto a casa.”
You go to the cinema, but I'm staying home instead.
Word forms
- Gender
- common
- Plural
- voi
- Usage
- Informal singular 'you'; used with people you know well, children, or in casual contexts. The formal singular equivalent is 'Lei'.
Italian often drops subject pronouns since the verb ending shows the person, so 'tu' is mainly used for emphasis or clarity."