A2 Expression 正式

prendere atto

to note

意思

To acknowledge information.

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文化背景

In Italy, formal language is a shield. Using 'prendere atto' allows officials to acknowledge your presence or request without immediately having to solve it. It is a key phrase in the 'burocratese' (bureaucratic language) that governs public life. Italians value 'formalità' in the workplace. Using 'Lei' and phrases like 'prendere atto' shows respect for the professional hierarchy and the seriousness of the business at hand. Italian news is often more formal than American or British news. Journalists use 'prendere atto' to maintain an objective distance from the events they report, especially in politics. There is a cultural trait of accepting 'the way things are' (realismo). 'Prendere atto' is the linguistic expression of this realism—acknowledging a fact because it simply exists.

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The 'Ne' Shortcut

If someone tells you something formal, just say 'Ne prendo atto.' It's the perfect, safe, professional response.

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Too Formal?

Don't use this with your Italian 'mamma'. She will think you are being cold or acting like a lawyer.

意思

To acknowledge information.

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The 'Ne' Shortcut

If someone tells you something formal, just say 'Ne prendo atto.' It's the perfect, safe, professional response.

⚠️

Too Formal?

Don't use this with your Italian 'mamma'. She will think you are being cold or acting like a lawyer.

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Email Mastery

Use 'Ho preso atto di quanto comunicato' to start a professional reply. It shows you've read everything carefully.

自我测试

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'prendere atto' and the necessary preposition.

Il direttore ha ______ ______ ______ mia richiesta di ferie.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: preso atto della

We use the past participle 'preso' for the past tense and 'della' (di + la) for the feminine noun 'richiesta'.

Which response is the most appropriate for a formal email acknowledging a change in meeting time?

Gentile collega, la riunione è spostata alle 15:00.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Ne prendo atto, grazie.

'Ne prendo atto' is the standard formal way to acknowledge information in a professional context.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate context.

Context: A politician losing an election.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Prendo atto della sconfitta.

'Prendere atto' is the standard journalistic and political term for acknowledging a result.

Complete the dialogue between a lawyer and a client.

Avvocato: 'Il giudice ha respinto il ricorso.' Cliente: 'Purtroppo dobbiamo ______ ______ ______ ______ decisione.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: prendere atto di questa

After 'dobbiamo' we need the infinitive 'prendere atto' followed by 'di' + the demonstrative 'questa'.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

Acknowledge vs. Agree

Prendere Atto
Neutral Neutral
Objective Objective
Accettare
Positive Positive
Subjective Subjective

练习题库

4 练习
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'prendere atto' and the necessary preposition. Fill Blank A2

Il direttore ha ______ ______ ______ mia richiesta di ferie.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: preso atto della

We use the past participle 'preso' for the past tense and 'della' (di + la) for the feminine noun 'richiesta'.

Which response is the most appropriate for a formal email acknowledging a change in meeting time? Choose A2

Gentile collega, la riunione è spostata alle 15:00.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Ne prendo atto, grazie.

'Ne prendo atto' is the standard formal way to acknowledge information in a professional context.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate context. situation_matching B1

Context: A politician losing an election.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Prendo atto della sconfitta.

'Prendere atto' is the standard journalistic and political term for acknowledging a result.

Complete the dialogue between a lawyer and a client. dialogue_completion B1

Avvocato: 'Il giudice ha respinto il ricorso.' Cliente: 'Purtroppo dobbiamo ______ ______ ______ ______ decisione.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: prendere atto di questa

After 'dobbiamo' we need the infinitive 'prendere atto' followed by 'di' + the demonstrative 'questa'.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

No. It strictly means you acknowledge the fact exists. You can take note of something you hate.

Yes, 'Ho preso atto' is very common to say 'I have acknowledged'.

Only if you are texting a client or a boss. With friends, use 'Ok' or 'Ricevuto'.

'Capire' is to understand the meaning. 'Prendere atto' is to register the fact officially.

No, it is always 'prendo atto di [something]'. You don't acknowledge 'to' a person.

No, it is standard Italian used uniformly across the peninsula in formal contexts.

No, you take note of information or situations, not physical things like a book.

It is very common in both, provided the context is formal (news, work, law).

You would say 'Non posso prendere atto di questa affermazione.'

Yes, it is very polite and professional. It avoids being too emotional.

相关表达

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prendere nota

similar

To write something down or make a mental note.

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rendersi conto

contrast

To realize or understand something deeply.

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venire a conoscenza

builds on

To become aware of something.

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dare per scontato

contrast

To take for granted.

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