Ci & Ne Pronouns Flashcards
Explain 4 instances when “ci” pronoun is used
- Replace expressions of location that are usually preceeded by prepositions a, in, su, da. Ex: There, in that place, in there, when “there” has already been mentioned (I go there, I’ve been there). *point out existence of something, not a specific location like when you use là or lì
- “us” when it has the function of a direct and indirect object pronoun (can you call us, can you give us a hand)
- Reflexive verbs (1st person plural) (we wake up)
- Replace prepositional phrases beginning with “a” or “in” (ex: to think about/of, to believe in, to count on.
Use Ci to replace something already mentioned in conversation. (are you thinking about Maria? Yes, I always thing about HER)
Explain when “ne” pronoun is used
1) “the stuff we just talked about” - Replaces prepositional phrases preceded by “di” (of/from) - about someone or about something. Ex: to feel like, to need, to be afraid of
- avere voglia di
- avere bisogno di
- avere paura di
2) Of it” or “of them” when quantity phrase is the direct object. Ex: how much of it, a slice of it. Often triggered by questions quanto (how much), quanti (how many), or with volere (do you want some)
3) “From here” or “from there” when used with certain verbs of motion (pronominal verbs)
When “ne” is used with an adjective like molto or pocco, what do you need to remember?
The adjective must agree with the noun “ne” replaces.
How many classes do you have?
i have a lot (of them) = Ne ho molte
Molto = molte to agree with una lezione (fem, plur) = molte
If “ne” replaces an expression of quantity in the passato prossimo, what must you remember?
The past participle must agree with the noun being replaced.
Ex:
How many cappuccinos did you drink?
I drank two of them = Ne ho bevuti due
Bevuto = bevuti
Are you going home?
Yes, I’m going there.
Vai a casa?
Sì, ci vado.
Did you go to the library?
No, we did not go there.
Siete andate in biblioteca?
No, non ci siamo andate.
Have you been to the dentist?
Yes, I was there yesterday.
Sei stato dal dentista?
Sì, ci sono stato ieri.
I believe in love at first sight.
I believe in it.
Credo all’amore a prima vista.
Ci credo.
She is always thinking about homework.
She is always thinking about it.
Pensa sempre ai compiti.
Ci pensa sempre.
ai = a + il
He was able to wake up early.
He was able to do it.
è riuscito a svegliarsi presto
Ci è riusito
è riuscito a = was successful at
That girl is trying to put on makeup without a mirror.
That girl is trying to do it without a mirror.
Qualla ragazza prova a truccarsi sensa lo specchio.
Quella ragazza ci prova senzao lo specchio
provare= to try. prova a = trying to
The doctor is not in
Il dottore non c’è
Ci + è = c’è
There are no combs
Non ci sono pettini
There is a marker
C’è un pennarello
Are you going to Verona tomorrow?
No, I’m not going there.
Vai a Verona domani?
No, Non ci vado
a Verona = replaced with ci
Are you coming to the club with us tonight?
Of course I’m coming (there)
Vieni in discoteca con noi stasera?
Certo che ci vengo
in discoteca = replaced with ci
Where does “ci” go in a sentence?
1) usually before the conjugated verb
2) can attach to infinitive, particularly with dovere, potere, volere
I want to go to the cinema tomorrow.
I want to go there tomorrow. (2 ways to say it)
Voglio andare al cinema domani
Ci voglio andare or Voglio andarci domani
Voglio + al cinema = can go in front of verb or add to infinitive
Eloisa is trying to change jobs.
Eloisa is trying (it)
Eloisa prova a cambiare lavoro
Eloisa ci prova
A cambiare lavoro = replaced with ci prova
The children believe in monsters.
The children believe in them.
I bambini credono nei mostri.
I bambini ci credono
Nei mostri = replaced with ci
Do you have any sugar?
Yes, we have some (of it)
Avete dello zucchero?
Sì, ne abbiamo
Dello zucchero = replaced with ne
How many brothers do you have?
I have two (of them)
Quanti fratelli hai?
Ne ho due.
Quanti fratelli = replaced by ne
How many classes do you have?
I have a lot (of them)
Quante lezioni hai oggi?
Ne ho molte.
Quante lezioni = replaced by ne
Molto = molte to agree with feminine plural lezioni
Do you feel like getting ice cream?
I always feel like it.
Hai voglia di prendere un gelato?
Ne ho sempre voglia.
di prendere un gelato = replaced with “ne”
Are you (plur) afraid of spiders?
We’re not afraid of them
Avete paura dei ragni?
Non ne abbiamo paura
dei ragni = replaced with ne
How many cappuccinos did you drink today?
I drank two of them.
Quanti cappuccini hai bevuto oggi?
Ne ho bevuti due.
Quanti cappuccini = replaced with ne.
bevuto = bevuti to agree with noun being replaced
Do you (inform) have any shampoo?
Do you have any?
Hai dello shampoo?
Ne hai?
I have two hairdryers
I have two (of them)
Ho due asciugacapelli
Ne ho due
How many dogs do you (plural) have?
We have many (of them)
Quanti cani avete?
Ne abbiamo molti
Molti = agrees with cani
I feel like sleeping
I feel like it
Ho voglia di dormire
Ne ho voglia
Ne replaces phrases starting with voglia di
Do you (inform) always talk about politics?
Do you (inform) always talk about it?
Parli sempre di politica?
Ne parli sempre?
Are you (inform) afraid of the test?
No, I’m not afraid of it.
Hai paura dell’esame?
No, non ne ho paura
Ne replaces phrases starting with avere paura di
How many razors did you buy?
I bought two of them.
Quanti rasoi hai comprato?
Ne ho comprati due
comprati = agrees with rasoi b/c passato prossimo
How much lotion did she use?
She used a lot (of it)
Quanta crema ha usato?
Ne ha usata molta
usata = agrees with crema b/c passato prossimo
How many candies did you eat?
I ate many (of them)
Quante caramelle hai mangiato?
Ne ho mangiate molte
mangiate & molte = agree with caramelle b/c passato prossimo
