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"Also" in Italian: anche
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Also in Italian is anche (AHN-keh). Anche io means me too. Put anche before the thing you are including.
Ordering drinks
Prendo un tè e anche un bicchiere d'acqua.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce anche
Say it
AHN-keh
/ˈan.ke/
Anche stresses AHN: AHN-keh. Soft ch as in church.
"Also" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| anche | also / too / even Adding someone or something. | Adding someone or something. |
| anche io | me too Agreeing. | Agreeing. |
| e anche | and also Lists. | Lists. |
| anche se | even if / although Concession. | Concession. |
How to use anche in real life
- 1Ordering drinks
Prendo un tè e anche un bicchiere d'acqua.
I'll take a tea and also a glass of water.
E anche.
- 2Group plan
Vengo anche io al cinema.
I'm coming to the cinema too.
Anche io.
- 3Shopping list
Compra anche il latte, per favore.
Buy the milk too, please.
Anche + noun.
Mistakes English speakers make with anche
Incorrect: Io vengo anche. (alone at the end like English)
Correct: Vengo anche io.
Anche usually sits before the focused word: anche io.
Incorrect: Also voglio un caffè.
Correct: Voglio anche un caffè.
Use anche, not English also.
Good to know
Anche io is the social glue of Italian group chat—echoing plans, tastes, and complaints. Place anche right before what you mean to include.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Adding people to a dinner invite
ChatPal
Marco viene. Tu vieni anche?
Marco's coming. Are you coming too?
You
Sì, vengo anche io.
Yes, I'm coming too.
ChatPal
Porta anche del vino, se puoi.
Bring some wine too, if you can.
You
Certo, e anche del pane.
Sure, and bread too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Also" in Italian
Me too?
Anche io.
Where does anche go?
Before the word you emphasize.
Even if?
Anche se.
Too as well?
Same: anche.
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