Meaning
they
- they (masculine, formal/literary)
In a sentence
Essi arrivano sempre in orario al lavoro.
They always arrive at work on time.
Essi non hanno ancora finito il progetto.
They haven't finished the project yet.
Essi sono già partiti per Milano?
Have they already left for Milan?
Word forms (1)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| essi | Nom · masculine · plural · 3rd person |
Usage notes
- Use 'essi' only for formal or written Italian; in speech, 'loro' is standard for 'they'.
- Never use 'essi' for inanimate objects—'loro' or 'questi/quei' work instead.
- Avoid 'essi' with verbs; it’s often omitted (e.g., 'sono' not 'essi sono').