A1 Collocation ニュートラル

prendere il treno

To take the train

意味

Using a train for travel.

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文化的背景

The 'Frecciarossa' (Red Arrow) is the pride of the Italian rail system, reaching speeds of 300km/h. Taking this train is seen as a premium, efficient experience compared to the slower regional trains. In the South, trains are often slower and less frequent than in the North. 'Prendere il treno' here might imply a longer, more patient journey, often involving scenic coastal views. The 'abbonamento' (monthly pass) is essential for those who 'prendono il treno' for work. It's a symbol of the daily grind for millions of Italians. Trains are a recurring motif in Italian neorealism, representing hope, separation, and the movement of people during the post-war boom.

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Use with Time

Always pair this with 'alle' + [hour] to sound like a pro. 'Prendo il treno alle otto'.

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Don't forget the article

Saying 'Prendo treno' sounds very broken. Always include 'il'.

意味

Using a train for travel.

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Use with Time

Always pair this with 'alle' + [hour] to sound like a pro. 'Prendo il treno alle otto'.

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Don't forget the article

Saying 'Prendo treno' sounds very broken. Always include 'il'.

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The 'Preso' Rule

Memorize 'Ho preso' immediately. You will use it more than the present tense when telling stories.

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Validate your ticket

In Italy, if you 'prendi il treno regionale', you must validate (obliterare) your paper ticket before boarding!

自分をテスト

Conjugate the verb 'prendere' in the present tense.

Io _______ il treno alle sette.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: prendo

The first person singular (io) of 'prendere' is 'prendo'.

Choose the correct past tense form.

Ieri noi _______ il treno per Milano.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: abbiamo preso

'Prendere' uses 'avere' and the irregular participle 'preso'.

Match the Italian phrase to its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Prendere il treno -> To take the train; Perdere il treno -> To miss the train; Cambiare treno -> To change trains; Andare in treno -> To go by train

These are the four most common rail-related collocations.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.

A: Scusi, come vado a Roma? B: Può _______ al binario 2.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: prendere il treno

The full phrase with the article is the most natural response.

Which phrase fits a situation where you are 5 minutes late?

Oh no! Ho _______!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: perso il treno

'Perso il treno' means you missed it.

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Prendere vs Andare in

Prendere il treno
Focus on the act I'm taking the 8:00 train
Andare in treno
Focus on the mode I go to Rome by train

練習問題バンク

5 問題
Conjugate the verb 'prendere' in the present tense. Fill Blank A1

Io _______ il treno alle sette.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: prendo

The first person singular (io) of 'prendere' is 'prendo'.

Choose the correct past tense form. Choose A2

Ieri noi _______ il treno per Milano.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: abbiamo preso

'Prendere' uses 'avere' and the irregular participle 'preso'.

Match the Italian phrase to its English meaning. Match A1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Prendere il treno -> To take the train; Perdere il treno -> To miss the train; Cambiare treno -> To change trains; Andare in treno -> To go by train

These are the four most common rail-related collocations.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase. dialogue_completion A1

A: Scusi, come vado a Roma? B: Può _______ al binario 2.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: prendere il treno

The full phrase with the article is the most natural response.

Which phrase fits a situation where you are 5 minutes late? situation_matching A2

Oh no! Ho _______!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: perso il treno

'Perso il treno' means you missed it.

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よくある質問

14 問

Yes, if you are talking about 'a train' in general rather than 'the train' (the specific service).

It is neutral. It's appropriate for all settings.

'Prendere' is the whole act of using the transport; 'salire' is just the physical step of getting on.

Use 'Ho perso il treno'.

Always 'avere': 'Ho preso il treno'.

Usually, Italians say 'prendere la metro', but 'prendere il treno' is used for suburban rail (like the RER in Paris or the S-Bahn in Germany).

You can say 'beccare il treno' (to catch the train).

Say 'Sono in treno' or 'Sono sul treno'.

Say 'Ho preso il treno sbagliato'.

Yes, it's a very common theme in Italian pop music about travel and distance.

No, that would be 'giocare con il trenino'.

It's a high-speed train, like the Frecciarossa.

No, use the infinitive: 'Voglio prendere il treno'.

Ask 'Quale treno devo prendere?'.

関連フレーズ

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perdere il treno

contrast

to miss the train

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andare in treno

similar

to go by train

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salire sul treno

specialized form

to board the train

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scendere dal treno

contrast

to get off the train

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cambiare treno

builds on

to change trains

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il treno fischia

similar

the train whistles

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