da
from, by, since, at (someone's place)
Intermediate Preposition
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Pronunciation
/da/
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Cultural Note
Da is uniquely versatile. 'Andare da qualcuno' means to go to someone's place (home, office). 'Da bambino' means 'as a child.' Combined with articles: da + il = dal. This preposition has no single English equivalent and requires practice.
📝 Example Sentences
Vengo da Napoli.
I come from Naples.
Vado dal dottore.
I am going to the doctor's.
Abito qui da tre anni.
I have been living here for three years.