A1 Collocation Neutral

Ho sonno

I am sleepy

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Meaning

Indicating a need for sleep.

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Cultural Background

Italians often use 'Ho sonno' to signal the end of a social visit. In many Mediterranean cultures, the afternoon nap (siesta) is common, making 'Ho sonno' a frequent phrase after lunch.

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Don't use 'essere'

Never say 'Sono sonno'. Always use 'Ho'.

Meaning

Indicating a need for sleep.

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Don't use 'essere'

Never say 'Sono sonno'. Always use 'Ho'.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct verb.

Io ____ sonno.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ho

We use the verb 'avere' for 'sonno'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct verb. Fill Blank A1

Io ____ sonno.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ho

We use the verb 'avere' for 'sonno'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it means 'I am very sleepy'.

Related Phrases

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Addormentarsi

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To fall asleep

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