Italian Phrase
Sì, è la mia prima volta.
Meaning
The sentence means “Yes, it’s my first time.” It is used to confirm that you have never done the activity or visited the place before. The structure combines a simple affirmative with a possessive and an ordinal adjective to describe the experience.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks if you have done something before, such as trying a new dish, visiting a city, or participating in an activity. It works in both formal and informal contexts, but the tone can be softened with a smile or a slight pause after “Sì.”
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sìèlamiaprimavolta
Affermative response (Sì)
Sì means “yes” and is used to confirm or agree with a previous statement or question.
Essere (è)
è is the third‑person singular present of essere, used here as a copula linking the subject with the predicate.
Possessive adjective (mia)
mia agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (volta, feminine singular).
Ordinal adjective (prima)
prima means “first” and also agrees with the feminine singular noun volta.
Noun (volta)
volta means “time” in the sense of an occurrence or occasion.
🗨In Conversation
Hai mai provato il tiramisù?
Have you ever tried tiramisu?
Sì, è la mia prima volta.
Yes, it’s my first time.
✕Common Mistakes
Sì, è la mio prima volta.
Possessive adjectives must agree in gender and number; use “mia” for feminine singular.
Sì, è il mia prima volta.
The article must match the noun’s gender; “volta” is feminine, so use “la”.
Sì, è la prima volta mio.
In Italian the possessive comes before the noun, not after it.
↔Alternatives
Sì, è la prima volta per me.
Yes, it’s my first time.
Sì, è la prima volta che lo faccio.
Yes, this is the first time I’m doing it.
No, l'ho già fatto.
No, I’ve already done it.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, admitting it’s your first time is often followed by a brief explanation or a request for help, especially in culinary or cultural settings. Italians appreciate honesty and may offer tips or a slower pace to make the experience enjoyable. Avoid sounding overly confident; a modest “Sì, è la mia prima volta” signals openness to learning.