How do you say "The years" in Italian?

"The years" in Italian is "Gli anni". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

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How to Say ‘The years’ in Italian

Q: What does "Gli anni" mean in English?

"Gli anni" means "The years" in English. Usage tip: In [gli anni], [gli] means "the," not "him." Before some vowel sounds and certain consonant groups, Italian uses [gli] instead of [i], as in [gli amici].

Gli anni

lyee AHN-nee

[lyee AHN-nee]

💬 Usage Tip: In [gli anni], [gli] means "the," not "him." Before some vowel sounds and certain consonant groups, Italian uses [gli] instead of [i], as in [gli amici].

Phrase Breakdown

Gli

[lyee]

the

Masculine plural definite article used before certain plural nouns like anni.

Example

Gli anni passano in fretta.

The years pass quickly.

anni

[AHN-nee]

years

Plural of anno; can refer to age or calendar years.

Example

A venti anni studiavo a Roma.

At twenty years old I was studying in Rome.

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