Signification
Expressing a personal choice or opinion.
Contexte culturel
Italians often use 'per me' to soften a disagreement. It makes the statement subjective rather than a direct attack on the other person's view. In the south, you might hear 'per me' used with even more emphasis and hand gestures to show strong personal conviction. In meetings, 'per me' is used to offer a contribution without sounding overly bossy, respecting the hierarchy while still being heard. Young Italians use 'per me' in social media comments to quickly weigh in on trends or celebrity news.
The Waiter's Favorite
When ordering, start with 'Per me...' to sound instantly more natural and decisive.
Pronoun Power
Never say 'Per io'. It's a classic beginner mistake that sounds very jarring to Italians.
Signification
Expressing a personal choice or opinion.
The Waiter's Favorite
When ordering, start with 'Per me...' to sound instantly more natural and decisive.
Pronoun Power
Never say 'Per io'. It's a classic beginner mistake that sounds very jarring to Italians.
Softening the Blow
If you have to disagree with someone, start with 'Per me...' to make it sound like a personal preference rather than a correction.
Hand Gestures
When saying 'per me', you can lightly tap your chest with your fingertips to emphasize that it's your personal view.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to order a glass of water.
Cameriere: 'Cosa desidera?' - Tu: '______, un bicchiere d'acqua.'
'Per me' is the standard way to order food or drinks.
Which sentence is correct to express an opinion about a movie?
Choose the best option:
You must use 'per' followed by the disjunctive pronoun 'me'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
Anna: 'Andiamo in pizzeria stasera?' - Marco: 'Sì, ______ va benissimo.'
Marco is speaking for himself, so 'per me' is the correct choice.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a bar and want a croissant.
Ordering requires 'per me'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Per me'
At the Restaurant
- • Ordering food
- • Choosing wine
- • Asking for the bill
With Friends
- • Giving opinions
- • Making plans
- • Agreeing/Disagreeing
Shopping
- • Choosing colors
- • Giving feedback
- • Deciding on a purchase
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesCameriere: 'Cosa desidera?' - Tu: '______, un bicchiere d'acqua.'
'Per me' is the standard way to order food or drinks.
Choose the best option:
You must use 'per' followed by the disjunctive pronoun 'me'.
Anna: 'Andiamo in pizzeria stasera?' - Marco: 'Sì, ______ va benissimo.'
Marco is speaking for himself, so 'per me' is the correct choice.
Situation: You are at a bar and want a croissant.
Ordering requires 'per me'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! 'Va bene per me' is very common and means 'It works for me'.
It's okay for personal preferences, but 'secondo me' or 'a mio parere' sounds slightly more professional.
'Per me' is often used for choices/orders, while 'secondo me' is strictly for intellectual opinions.
Yes, 'Per noi, due pizze' is perfectly correct.
It can sound a bit self-centered if overused. Try to balance it with 'E tu cosa ne pensi?'
No, 'me' is the same for both men and women.
It's a way of saying 'This is the choice for my person'. It's very standard.
In a casual email to a friend, yes. In a formal business email, use 'A mio avviso'.
In standard Italian, yes, it's a light tap of the tongue.
Yes! It means 'As for me, yes' or 'I think so'.
Expressions liées
secondo me
similarIn my opinion
a mio parere
formalIn my view
per quanto mi riguarda
builds onAs far as I'm concerned
a me piace
contrastI like
per te
similarFor you
