#140: Five Common Mistakes with Italian Prepositions

Prepositions in Italian differ from English, often requiring memorization rather than logic. Highlighting mistakes helps us engage critically with the language and improve our Italian speech.

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Two Main Takeaways

  • A common mistake is using the preposition “per” for actions that started in the past and are still ongoing. Instead, use the preposition “da”, for example: “Studio italiano da due anni”, implying that I’m still studying Italian.
  • Two important rules to keep in mind are: use the preposition “di” for origins with “essere” (for example: “Sono di Roma”); and use the preposition “da” for origins with “venire” (for example: “Vengo da Roma”).

Links Mentioned and Other Resources

  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #31: The Preposition “Da”.
  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #63: The Preposition “Per”.
  • CLICK HERE to get the 30 Key Phrases for Your Italian Vacation guide, covering the most important phrases you need to know before going to Italy.

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