How do you say "It happens to him too." in Italian?

"It happens to him too." in Italian is "Succede anche a lui.". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

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How to Say ‘It happens to him too.’ in Italian

Q: What does "Succede anche a lui." mean in English?

"Succede anche a lui." means "It happens to him too." in English. Usage tip: With [succede], Italian uses [a] before the person affected: [succede a lui], [succede a me], [succede a mia sorella]. That pattern is useful for "it happens to ..." sentences.

Succede anche a lui.

sooch-CHEH-deh AHN-keh ah LOO-ee

[sooch-CHEH-deh AHN-keh ah LOO-ee]

💬 Usage Tip: With [succede], Italian uses [a] before the person affected: [succede a lui], [succede a me], [succede a mia sorella]. That pattern is useful for "it happens to ..." sentences.

Phrase Breakdown

Succede

[sooch-CHEH-deh]

it happens

Third person singular of 'succedere,' used for events or situations: 'it happens.'

Example

Se il tassista sbaglia strada, succede anche a lui di sentirsi sotto pressione.

If the taxi driver takes the wrong road, it happens to him too to feel under pressure.

anche

[AHN-keh]

also / too

Adverb meaning 'also' or 'too,' adding another person or thing to the situation.

Example

Anche il mio amico si lamenta quando il taxi allunga il percorso.

My friend also complains when the taxi makes the route longer.

[ah]

Preposition used before an indirect object, as in 'to him.'

Example

Può capitare anche a un altro autista.

It can happen to another driver too.

lui

[LOO-ee]

him

Stressed pronoun meaning 'him,' used after prepositions like 'a.'

Example

È successo anche a lui durante una corsa in centro.

It happened to him too during a ride downtown.

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