#167: When to Use “Ho Bisogno Di” and “Mi Serve”

Both “ho bisogno di” and “mi serve” express the need for something in Italian but differ in structure and nuance. Learn how to use them with this lesson.

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Two Main Takeaways

  • “Ho bisogno di” focuses on personal need and always requires “di” before a noun or infinitive.
  • “Mi serve” emphasizes necessity for a purpose, with “serve” used for singular nouns and “servono” for plural nouns.

Links Mentioned and Other Resources

  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #157: The Difference Between “Vedere”, “Vedersi”, “Sentire”, and “Sentirsi”.
  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #140: Five Common Mistakes with Italian Prepositions.
  • 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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