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"With" in Italian: con
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With in Italian is con (kohn). Con me / con te means with me / with you. Keep con as its own word before the companion or object.
Meeting up
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How to pronounce con
Say it
kohn
/kon/
Con is a short kohn. Soft o. Before some articles it becomes col / coi in writing, but con stays clear in speech teaching.
"With" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| con | with Default preposition. | Default preposition. |
| con me / con te | with me / with you Company. | Company. |
| insieme con | together with Extra clarity. | Extra clarity. |
| caffè con latte | coffee with milk Orders. | Orders. |
How to use con in real life
- 1Meeting up
Vengo con te alla stazione.
I'm coming with you to the station.
Con te.
- 2Café order
Un caffè con latte, per favore.
A coffee with milk, please.
Con latte.
- 3Cooking
Preparo la pasta con i pomodori freschi.
I'm making pasta with fresh tomatoes.
Con i pomodori.
Mistakes English speakers make with con
Incorrect: Vengo with te.
Correct: Vengo con te.
Use con, not English with.
Incorrect: Caffèconlatte.
Correct: Caffè con latte.
Keep con as a separate word.
Good to know
Con te is soft invitation language. Menus list toppings with con—pizza con funghi—so reading con is daily practice.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing company for an errand
ChatPal
Vieni con me al mercato?
Are you coming with me to the market?
You
Sì, vengo con te: mi serve il pane.
Yes, I'm coming with you: I need bread.
ChatPal
Compriamo anche formaggio con le noci?
Shall we also buy cheese with walnuts?
You
Ok, se non costa troppo.
Ok, if it doesn't cost too much.
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FAQ
Common questions about "With" in Italian
With me / with you?
Con me / con te.
Pronunciation?
Short kohn.
Coffee with milk?
Caffè con latte.
Together with?
Insieme con / insieme a.
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