The Verb Venire (To Come)
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the irregular Italian verb venire, which means to come. It is essential for talking about where you are coming from or inviting someone somewhere!
Conjugation of Venire
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Io | vengo |
| Tu | vieni |
| Lui / Lei | viene |
| Noi | veniamo |
| Voi | venite |
| Loro | vengono |
Notice that venire is irregular, especially in the io and loro forms (vengo, vengono).
Common Usage
We often use venire with prepositions like da (from) or a (to).
- Vengo da Roma. (I come from Rome.)
- Vieni con me? (Are you coming with me?)
Common Mistake: Don't confuse venire with andare (to go). Use venire when movement is toward the speaker or the place the listener is.
Words
venire
to come
Voglio venire con te.I want to come with you.
vengo
I come
Vengo da Milano.I come from Milan.
vieni
you come
Vieni al bar?Are you coming to the cafe?
viene
he/she comes
Marco viene domani.Marco is coming tomorrow.
veniamo
we come
Veniamo in centro.We are coming downtown.
venite
you all come
Venite alla festa?Are you all coming to the party?
vengono
they come
Loro vengono da casa.They come from home.
con me
with me
Vieni con me.Come with me.
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Patterns
Vengo da ___
Use this to say where you come from or are originating.
Vengo da Roma.I come from Rome.
Vieni a ___?
Use this to ask someone if they are coming to a place.
Vieni al bar?Are you coming to the cafe?
Vengo con ___
Use this to state who you are coming with.
Vengo con te.I am coming with you.