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How to Say โ€˜I started a new jobโ€™ in Italian

Ho iniziato un nuovo lavoro

oh ee-nee-TZYAH-toh oon NOO-oh-voh lah-VOH-roh

[oh ee-nee-TZYAH-toh oon NOO-oh-voh lah-VOH-roh]

๐Ÿ’ฌ Usage Tip: Use in personal updates or achievements.

Phrase Breakdown

Ho iniziato

oh ee-nee-TZYAH-toh

Words in this phrase

Ho

[oh]

I have

First person singular present of 'have'.

Example

Ho finito i compiti.

I have finished the homework.

iniziato

[ee-nee-TZYAH-toh]

Started

Began something.

Example

Ho iniziato a leggere un libro.

I have started reading a book.

Un nuovo lavoro

oon NOO-oh-voh lah-VOH-roh

Words in this phrase

un

[oon]

A

Indefinite article used before singular nouns.

Example

Ha comprato un appartamento.

He bought an apartment.

nuovo

[NOO-oh-voh]

New

Not existing before; introduced recently.

Example

Un nuovo amico a scuola.

A new friend at school.

lavoro

[lah-VOH-roh]

Job

Paid position of regular employment.

Example

Cerco un nuovo lavoro.

I am looking for a new job.

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