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How to Say ‘Yes, I'm from Milan.’ in Italian

Sì, sono di Milano.

see SOH-noh dee mee-LAH-noh

[see SOH-noh dee mee-LAH-noh]

Phrase Breakdown

Sì, sono

see SOH-noh

Yes, I am

Make a short pause after 'Sì', then say 'SO-no'.

Example

Sì, sono stanco.

Yes, I'm tired.

Words in this phrase

Sì

[see]

yes

A simple affirmative answer, useful in conversation and interviews.

Example

Rispondo "Sì" quando mi chiedono se mi interessa la cultura aziendale.

I answer "Yes" when they ask me if I am interested in the company culture.

sono

[SOH-noh]

I am

First person singular of essere, used to say who you are or where you are.

Example

Sono molto interessato alle opportunità di lavoro qui.

I am very interested in job opportunities here.

di Milano.

dee mee-LAH-noh

from Milan.

This tells where you come from.

Example

Marco è di Milano.

Marco is from Milan.

Words in this phrase

[dee]

from

With 'dove' and 'essere', it asks someone's origin.

Example

Di dove siete?

Where are you all from?

Milano

[mee-LAH-noh]

Milan

Major city in northern Italy, known for fashion and business.

Example

Milano è la capitale della moda.

Milan is the capital of fashion.

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