PrettyFluent
This is just a lesson preview. Get the interactive lesson free on PrettyFluent
👥🤝

How to Say ‘People help each other’ in Italian

Le persone si aiutano

leh pehr-SOH-neh see ah-yoo-TAH-noh

[leh pehr-SOH-neh see ah-yoo-TAH-noh]

💬 Usage Tip: [Si aiutano] means "help each other," not just "help themselves." With plural people, this [si] often shows the action goes both ways: [si conoscono] = "they know each other" too, depending on context.

Phrase Breakdown

Le

[leh]

the

Plural feminine definite article, used before plural feminine nouns.

Example

Nella frase Le persone si aiutano, Le introduce il gruppo di colleghi.

In the phrase 'Le persone si aiutano,' 'Le' introduces the group of colleagues.

persone

[pehr-SOH-neh]

people

Refers to people in general; in company culture, often coworkers or employees.

Example

Dire Le persone si aiutano mostra che le persone nell'azienda collaborano.

Saying 'Le persone si aiutano' shows that people in the company cooperate.

si

[see]

each other; themselves

Reflexive particle used here to show a mutual action between people.

Example

In Le persone si aiutano, si indica un aiuto reciproco.

In 'Le persone si aiutano,' 'si' indicates mutual help.

aiutano

[ah-yoo-TAH-noh]

help

Third-person plural of 'aiutare'; here it means they help one another.

Example

Quando dici Le persone si aiutano, aiutano descrive un ambiente solidale.

When you say 'Le persone si aiutano,' 'aiutano' describes a supportive environment.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Custom Scenarios

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Download PrettyFluent on the App StoreGet Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

Spent the summer in Tuscany researching Italian cuisine. Being able to chat with nonnas at the market about recipes? Absolutely priceless.

Grace P., 34, Food Writer

Working on a project in Milan and needed professional Italian fast. The business scenarios gave me the confidence to present to clients within a month.

Daniel F., 45, Architect

Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer