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Questions & Answers about Mangio con Anna.
Why is there no Italian word for "I" in this sentence?
In Italian, you often leave out subject pronouns like io (I). The -o ending on the verb mangio already tells you exactly who is doing the action. You only need to add io if you want to add special emphasis, like saying "I am the one eating."
How do we build mangio from the dictionary verb mangiare (to eat)?
The English translation says "I am eating", but doesn't mangio mean "I eat"?
It means both! Unlike English, Italian uses the simple present tense for things happening right now as well as for general habits. Depending on the context, mangio translates perfectly to "I eat", "I do eat", or "I am eating".