Meaning
also; too
- even
In a sentence
Vengo anch'io alla festa stasera.
I'm coming to the party tonight too.
Hai anche tu questo problema?
Do you also have this problem?
Non ho anche preso il pane.
I didn't even buy the bread.
Usage notes
- Use 'anche' for 'also/too' in positive statements; 'neanche' for negatives (like 'not even').
- Place 'anche' before the word it modifies, unlike English 'too' (e.g., 'Anch'io' = 'Me too').
- Avoid 'anche' with 'ma' (but) in the same clause; use 'però' or 'tuttavia' instead.