A1 Expression ニュートラル

ci sono

I am here

意味

Indicating presence.

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文化的背景

The phrase 'Ci sono' is often used to describe the 'movida' (nightlife). Italians will ask 'C'è gente?' or 'Ci sono persone?' to gauge if a place is lively and worth visiting. In Rome and parts of the South, you might hear 'Ci stanno' instead of 'Ci sono'. While common, it is considered informal or regional. Many famous Italian songs use 'ci sono' to express presence or the existence of feelings. It's a foundational phrase in Italian songwriting. When hosting, an Italian might say 'Ci sono i biscotti sul tavolo, prendi pure!' showing that availability of food is a key part of welcoming guests.

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The Finger Rule

If you can point your finger at a group of things, you can probably use 'ci sono'.

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Agreement is Mandatory

Never say 'C'è due'. It's a very obvious mistake. Always check if the noun is plural!

意味

Indicating presence.

💡

The Finger Rule

If you can point your finger at a group of things, you can probably use 'ci sono'.

⚠️

Agreement is Mandatory

Never say 'C'è due'. It's a very obvious mistake. Always check if the noun is plural!

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Answering Questions

If someone asks 'Ci sono le chiavi?', you can simply answer 'Sì, ci sono' without repeating the noun.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with 'c'è' or 'ci sono'.

In questa borsa ________ tre penne.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ci sono

Since 'tre penne' (three pens) is plural, we must use 'ci sono'.

Choose the correct sentence.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ci sono molti fiori nel vaso.

'Fiori' is plural, so 'ci sono' is correct. 'Un gatto' and 'due ragazzi' have the wrong verb agreement in the other options.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Scusa, ________ dei ristoranti qui vicino? B: Sì, ________ due pizzerie in fondo alla strada.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ci sono / ci sono

Both 'ristoranti' and 'pizzerie' are plural.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You see a group of friends waiting for you.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ci sono i miei amici.

You are describing the presence of a group of friends.

🎉 スコア: /4

ビジュアル学習ツール

C'è vs. Ci Sono

Singular (C'è)
C'è un libro There is a book
Plural (Ci sono)
Ci sono due libri There are two books

Where to use Ci Sono

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Objects

  • Libri
  • Penne
  • Chiavi
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People

  • Amici
  • Studenti
  • Turisti
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Places

  • Negozi
  • Piazze
  • Ristoranti

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with 'c'è' or 'ci sono'. Fill Blank A1

In questa borsa ________ tre penne.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ci sono

Since 'tre penne' (three pens) is plural, we must use 'ci sono'.

Choose the correct sentence. Choose A1

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ci sono molti fiori nel vaso.

'Fiori' is plural, so 'ci sono' is correct. 'Un gatto' and 'due ragazzi' have the wrong verb agreement in the other options.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Scusa, ________ dei ristoranti qui vicino? B: Sì, ________ due pizzerie in fondo alla strada.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ci sono / ci sono

Both 'ristoranti' and 'pizzerie' are plural.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You see a group of friends waiting for you.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ci sono i miei amici.

You are describing the presence of a group of friends.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, absolutely! 'Ci sono molti amici' is perfectly correct.

'Ci sono' states existence; 'Ecco' is for showing or handing something over.

Use the imperfect form: 'c'erano'.

It is neutral. It's fine for both a boss and a friend.

The 'ne' means 'of them', used when the noun was already mentioned.

Yes, it means 'I am here' or 'I'll do it'.

No, 'ci sono' stays the same for both masculine and feminine plural nouns.

Just change your intonation. 'Ci sono?'

Usually 'tempo' is singular ('c'è tempo'), but you can use it for 'ore' (hours): 'Ci sono due ore'.

Yes, very often. You might see it shortened to 'ci sn' in very informal slang, though it's rare now.

関連フレーズ

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c'è

similar

There is (singular)

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ecco

similar

Here is / Here are

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esserci

builds on

To be there / To exist

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ci siamo

specialized form

We are here / We are ready

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esistono

synonym

They exist

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