Understanding pronouns is super important when learning Italian! They make conversations easier and help us avoid saying the same things again and again. Let’s look at the two main types: subject pronouns and possessive pronouns.

Subject Pronouns

These are words that take the place of nouns and show who is doing the action in a sentence. In Italian, the subject pronouns are:

• Io (I)
• Tu (You, informal)
• Lui/Lei (He/She)
• Noi (We)
• Voi (You, plural/formal)
• Loro (They)

For example:
“Io parlo italiano.”
(This means “I speak Italian.”)

Possessive Pronouns

These words show who owns something. They change a bit depending on whether the noun is male or female and whether it's one or more than one. Here are some examples:

• Il mio (my - used for one male thing)
• La mia (my - used for one female thing)
• I miei (my - used for more than one male thing)
• Le mie (my - used for more than one female thing)

Example:
“Questo è il mio libro.”
(This means “This is my book.”)

By learning these pronouns, you will get better at speaking Italian and feel more confident in conversations!