How to Use ECCO in Italian: ALL Meanings of This Word (Learn Italian with Luca) скачать в хорошем качестве

How to Use ECCO in Italian: ALL Meanings of This Word (Learn Italian with Luca)

In this video lesson I'm going to explain how to use ECCO in Italian. The word "ecco" is very, very, very common and, if you wish to speak Italian naturally, you should definitely know it. In this lesson I will explain in depth what this word means and how to use it. If you prefer, you can activate Italian or English subtitles. If you want to watch this video lesson with subtitles on, you can do that. Many people who learned Italian as a foreign language actually told me that they have difficulties with this word. I think that the problem is at least partially due to the fact that the word "ecco" can have different meanings and can be used in different ways. In this video I'm gonna give you practical examples to help you understand the different functions that "ecco" can have in a sentence. Specifically, I'm gonna explain eight different ways to use the word ECCO. But let's jump straight into the first use of the word "ecco"! Meaning #1 of the word ECCO First of all, the word ECCO can be used to draw attention to something while at the same time pointing to it or showing it. For example, if someone asks me: "Excuse me, could you tell me where's the castle?" I could point this person to the castle and say: "Ecco il castello!". Or, while giving someone a present, I could tell them: "Ecco il tuo regalo!". But let's move on to the second way of using the word "ecco"! Meaning #2 of the word ECCO Secondly, the word ECCO can be used to point to someone or something appearing all of a sudden. For example, Let's pretend my friend and I are waiting for the train. When I see the train approaching in the distance, I can exclaim: "Ecco il nostro treno!" But let's see the third way of using the word ECCO! Meaning #3 The word ECCO can also be used to point out a fact or event. For example: "Ecco cosa succede quando uno fa le cose in fretta e non presta attenzione!". Another example could be this: "L'ho sempre aiutata ed ecco il risultato!". Let's move on to the fourth meaning of "ecco"! Meaning #4 In some case, "ecco" can introduce the beginning of a story or explanation. For example, I can say: "Ecco come è andata" and next tell the relevant story. Or I could say: "Ecco come stanno le cose" and next explain what the situation is. Meaning #5 The word ECCO can also be used as a conclusion. I'm gonna give you an example with the word "ecco" used to conclude a speech. For example, a student explains the reason why he didn't do his Italian home assignments. After explaining the reason, the student could end his speech like so: "Ecco perché non ho fatto i compiti". Let's see the sixth way of using the word "ecco"! Meaning #6 The word "ecco" often combines with pronominal particles. For example, when I get to a place where there are people waiting for me, I could say: "Eccomi!" So there's "ecco" plus the pronominal particle "mi". The word "eccomi" essentially means: here I am. Similarly, when I and another individual get to a place where there are people waiting for us, I can say, speaking on behalf of the both of us: "Eccoci!" "Eccoci" is the combination of the words ECCO plus CI, which is the pronominal particle for first-person-plural, that is "we". So "eccoci" essentially means: here we are. If I'm waiting for you, when I see you, I can say: "Eccoti!". "Eccoti" is the combination of "ecco" plus "ti". If I'm waiting for you and other people, I can say: "Eccovi!". "Vi" is the pronominal particle for the pronoun "voi". Similarly, if I and a friend of mine are waiting for Roberto, when I see him, I can tell my friend: "Eccolo!". In this case the word "ecco" combined with  the pronoun LO, hence I say "Eccolo!". If we were waiting for Laura, a feminine subject, I would say: "Eccola!".  If we were waiting for Laura and Elisa, two feminine subjects, I would say: "Eccole!" Meaning #7 The word ECCO appears in a very common phrase: "Ecco fatto!". This phrase is used when completing a task, that is, when a job has been finished and there's nothing else to do. When one finishes the job, they can say: "Ecco fatto!". It means: I'm done. But let's move on to the eight meaning of "ecco". Meaning #8 The word ECCO is often used in speaking as a filler word to make a sentence stronger or more expressive. Depending on the situation and the specific sentence, it may convey different nuances. I hope everything is clear! If you have any queries, please let me know in the comments! If you wish to speak Italian naturally, please consider subscribing and turning on notifications. As a matter of fact, on this channel I regularly publish Italian language lessons for non-native speakers. #ItalianLanguage, #learnItalian, #ItalianLearning, #ItalianLessons