Meaning
we; us
In a sentence
Noi andiamo al cinema stasera con Luca.
We are going to the movies tonight with Luca.
Perché noi non possiamo entrare adesso?
Why can't we go in now?
Noi abbiamo già finito i compiti.
We have already finished the homework.
Word forms (1)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| noi | Nom · plural · 1st person |
Usage notes
- Use 'noi' for 'we' in most cases; omit it if the verb ending already shows the subject (e.g., 'andiamo' = 'we go').
- Avoid overusing 'noi' in informal speech—Italians often drop pronouns when context is clear.
- 'Noi' is always plural; don’t use it for singular 'I' or 'you.'