Learn the difference between the Italian particles “Ci” and “Ce”. This lesson explains how “Ci” replaces places meaning “here” or “there,” and “Ce” shows possession, as in “ce l’ho.” Discover practical examples and useful phrases to help you understand and use these common words correctly in everyday Italian.
- “Ci” replaces a place and means “qui, lì” (place), as in ci sono / c’è.
- “Ce” indicates possession of something.
Particella (Particle) | Esempio (Example) | |
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Ci | Domani vado a casa. (Tomorrow I am going home.) | Ci vado domani. (I am going there tomorrow.) |
Metto la sedia in cucina. (I put the chair in the kitchen.) | Ci metto la sedia. (I put the chair there.) | |
Ce | Hai il passaporto? (Do you have the passport?) | Si, ce l'ho. (Yes, I have it.) |
Hai la penna? (Do you have the pen?) | Si, ce l'ho. (Yes, I have it.) |
Exercise 1: “Ci” vs “ce”
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Ci, ci, ce l'ho, non ce l'ho
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Domani vado in salotto. ___ trovo il divano nuovo.
(Tomorrow I go to the living room. ___ I find the new sofa.)2. Hai la chiave della porta? Sì, ___ l'ho nella borsa.
(Do you have the door key? Yes, ___ I have it in my bag.)3. Metto la lampada sul tavolo. ___ sta bene.
(I put the lamp on the table. ___ it fits well there.)4. Hai la sedia per la cucina? Sì, ___ l'ho.
(Do you have the chair for the kitchen? Yes, ___ I have it.)5. C’è un tappeto nel soggiorno. ___ cammino sopra ogni giorno.
(There is a rug in the living room. ___ I walk on it every day.)6. Quante sedie ___ sono in cucina? ___ ne sono quattro.
(How many chairs ___ are in the kitchen? ___ there are four of them.)