How to use ogni: Italian grammar lesson 85

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In this article, we focus on the versatile Italian word "ogni" and how to use it correctly in conversations and writing. As a fundamental part of Italian grammar, "ogni" has multiple uses and can be challenging for both beginners and advanced learners.

We break down its various meanings and provide examples of how to use it in context. Whether you're using it to describe frequency, quantity, or universality, our lesson is designed to help you gain a deeper understanding of this essential word.

So, if you're ready to expand your Italian language skills, join us as we explore the many uses of "ogni"!

Ogni

In today’s short lesson, we’re going to learn how to use ogni.

You probably heard this word many times and are familiar with it. It has different meanings, so it’s ok if you don’t get it right every time.

Ogni is a widespread and versatile word. It might mean: “each”, “all”, and “every”.

You’ll probably figure out what exactly it means from the context.

Let’s have a look at three different examples:

Ogni persona deve presentare questo documento.

Each person has to hand in this document.

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Il treno passa ogni mezz’ora.

The train comes past every half hour.

C’era gente di ogni tipo.

There were all sorts of people.

Ogni each all every

Ogni: each

The difference between “each”, “all”, and “every” is very subtle in English. The good thing about Italian is that you can use ogni to mean all of them.

We can translate ogni as “each” when referring to every one of two or more people or things identified separately.

Sometimes, you’ll be tempted to translate it as “every,” and it’s ok.

In any case, don’t focus too much on English but try to start thinking in Italian, and it’ll be easier to understand how this language works.

Here are some examples:

Ogni suo film è un capolavoro.

Each of his movies is a masterpiece.

Ho letto ogni pagina del libro.

I read each of the pages of the book.

Vado da lei ogni giorno.

I go to hers each day.

How to use ogni

Ogni: all and every

The difference between these two words is even more subtle. But let’s focus on Italian. Just try to think that ogni might refer to every member of a set without exceptions.

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Mi sveglio alle 7 ogni mattina.

I wake up at 7 am every morning.

Ogni volta che parliamo, litighiamo.

Every time that we talk, we argue.

Vendono ogni sorta di libri.

They sell all kinds of books.

Lasciate ogni speranza voi ch’entrate.

Abandon all hope, ye who enter.

Ogni every each all

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Ogni: common expressions

Some common expressions go together with ogni.

Here are some of them:

  • ogni cosa: everything
  • in ogni caso: in any case
  • in ogni modo: anyway, anyhow
  • da ogni parte: from everywhere
  • ogni tanto: every so often, now and then
  • ogni volta (che): every time (that), whenever

Ogni every all

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FAQs on How to use ogni: Italian grammar lesson 85

Is ogni in Italian singular or plural?

In Italian, "ogni," is reserved for singular nouns, such as "ogni sera." Note that "ogni" is invariable, meaning its ending does not change regardless of the noun it is used with. On the other hand, "tutti/e" is used with plural nouns and has different endings depending on the gender of the noun. Before a masculine noun, it ends in -i (e.g. "tutti i giorni"), while before a feminine noun it ends in -e (e.g. "tutte le sere").

What is the difference between ogni and tutto?

In the singular form, the adjective tutto/-a refers to the entirety or whole of something. Meanwhile, the plural form tutti/-e is equivalent to ogni, which means "each" or "every."

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