Meaning
very, much
- very
In a sentence
Oggi sono assai stanco dopo il lavoro.
Today I'm very tired after work.
Ti è piaciuto assai quel film?
Did you like that movie very much?
Questo esercizio è assai difficile per me.
This exercise is very difficult for me.
Usage notes
- Use 'assai' for emphasis, but it’s less common than 'molto' or 'tanto' in everyday speech.
- Often literary or regional (Southern Italy). Sounds old-fashioned in casual conversation.
- Avoid overusing it—native speakers prefer 'molto' for most situations.