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Italian Uses Possessive Pronouns Less Frequently Than English

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Antonio Cangiano
Jan 27, 2025
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Here is a quick tip on possessive pronouns to help you sound more fluent in Italian.

You’re likely familiar with the fact that in Italian, pronouns are often dropped because verb conjugation clearly indicates the subject. For instance, we say "Ho 44 anni" instead of "Io ho 44 anni" in most cases.

But did you know that Italians also tend to use possessive …

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