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A preposition is a word that links nouns, pronouns, verbs, and phrases to other nouns, pronouns, verbs, and phrases.
Prepositions can be either simple or complex. There are nine simple prepositions in the Italian language which are considered complex when combined with a definite article.
Preposition Purpose DI (in/of) Expressing ownership, composition, or origin DA (from) Expressing origin, function, or time A (at, to) Expressing location spatially (cities/towns and places) or temporally (time) IN (in, on) Expressing location spatially (countries/regions and places) and transport SU (on) Expressing a topic or physical position CON (with) Expressing with TRA/FRA (between) Expressing between (spatially or temporally) or duration of time PER (for) Expressing a destination or receiver of something
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EXAMPLES::Questo è la vestita di seta di Maria.
This is Maria’s silk dress.
Expresses: Ownership, compositionPuoi fare la spesa dalle due alle tre? Vorrei comprare un costume da bagno.
Can you go shopping from two to three? I want to buy a swimsuit.
Expresses: Time, function
La partita di calcio inizia all’uno allo stadio a Boston.
The soccer game starts at one at the stadium in Boston.
Expresses: Time, city, place
Mi piace il caffè con zucchero.
I like coffee with sugar.
Expresses: WithFra due anni, finisco l’università.
In two years, I finish univrsity.
Expresses: DurationParto per Milano alle tre per visitare mia madre.
I leave for Milan at three to visit my mother.
Expresses: Duration
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Prepositions usually come after the verb and before the indirect object. Never end a sentence with a preposition!