How do you know whether to use 'essere' or 'venire'? I always see both. For example, "Sono stato dato" - they have been given/they were given. That is made using 'essere' but sometimes I see a conjugated version of 'venire'.
2007-12-10 05:57:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
It's not simple to explain in a few words, but I've found for you this web page on the Italian's passive with many examples that should clarify all yr doubts.
http://www.geocities.com/f_pollett/i-19-1.htm
You just need to be patient and read it till the end...!!
2007-12-10 06:20:07 · answer #1 · answered by martox45 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Italian is a difficult language to learn also for native people, in fact, me, italian, cannot tell you with precision what's the difference between essere and venire in the passive voice, but if i am allowed, i correct you in your example, sono stato dato means i have been given, because stato dato is singular; if you meant to say they have been given you should tell sono stati dati. i know i haven't helped you much but i just want to reassure you, there is not a definite way to decide whether to use venire or essere
2007-12-10 06:03:43 · answer #2 · answered by thankyou 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋