WorddalMeaningby the (agent of a passive verb)Part of speechprepositionPronunciationCourseItalianLessonPassive voice in simple tenses (essere + da)Usages of dalLa nuova cupola è disegnata dall'architetto migliore.The new dome is drawn by the best architect.Prima, la vecchia torre era circondata dal bosco.Before, the old tower was surrounded by the woods.