Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to put" in Italian: mettere
mettere
To put in Italian is mettere (MEHT-teh-reh). Io metto, tu metti, lui/lei mette. Past participle is messo / messa.
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How to pronounce mettere
Say it
MEHT-teh-reh
/ˈmet.te.re/
Mettere stresses MEHT: MEHT-teh-reh. Double t. Metto is MEHT-toh.
"to put" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mettere | to put / place Objects, plans. | Objects, plans. |
| metto / metti / mette | I put / you put / he-she puts Present singular. | Present singular. |
| messo / messa | put (past) Past participle. | Past participle. |
| mettere via | to put away Tidying. | Tidying. |
How to use mettere in real life
- 1Keys
Metto le chiavi sul tavolo.
I put the keys on the table.
Metto.
- 2Asking help
Metti le borse in cucina, per favore.
Put the bags in the kitchen, please.
Metti.
- 3Looking for a book
Hai messo il libro nello zaino?
Did you put the book in the backpack?
Messo.
Mistakes English speakers make with mettere
Incorrect: Io mettere la borsa qui.
Correct: Metto la borsa qui.
Conjugate: io metto.
Incorrect: Ho mettuto il piatto.
Correct: Ho messo il piatto.
Past participle is messo.
Good to know
Mettere is the Swiss-army verb of Italian flats—put here, put away, put on a pot. You'll hear metti un attimo constantly.
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Unpacking groceries
ChatPal
Dove metto il latte?
Where do I put the milk?
You
Mettilo in frigo. Io metto la frutta sul tavolo.
Put it in the fridge. I'll put the fruit on the table.
ChatPal
Ok. Hai già messo la pasta nello scaffale?
Ok. Have you already put the pasta on the shelf?
You
Sì, fatto.
Yes, done.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to put" in Italian
How do I say I put?
Metto.
Past participle?
Messo / messa.
Put away?
Mettere via.
You put (tu)?
Metti.
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