Meaning
you; yourselves
- you
- to you
- yourselves
- there (formal)
In a sentence
Vi ho chiamato ieri sera, ma non rispondevate.
I called you last night, but you weren't answering.
Perché vi siete svegliati così presto oggi?
Why did you wake up so early today?
Non vi penso spesso, ma vi voglio bene.
I don't think about you often, but I care about you.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| vi | Acc · plural · 2nd person |
| vi | Dat · plural · 2nd person |
Usage notes
- Use 'vi' for plural 'you' (voi) as object: 'Vi vedo' (I see you all). 'Ti' is singular.
- Reflexive 'vi' means 'yourselves': 'Vi lavate' (You all wash yourselves). Don’t confuse with 'si' (themselves).
- As 'about/on it,' 'vi' replaces 'ne' in some regions (e.g., 'Vi penso' = I think about it). Standard is 'ci penso.'