Italian Phrase
Comincio il mio turno presto.
Meaning
Literally, ‘I begin my shift early.’ It is used to tell someone that you will start working before the usual time, often to finish earlier or to cover a gap.
When to use
Use this sentence when you are talking about your work schedule, especially when you want to emphasize that you will arrive or start your duties earlier than usual.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Comincioilmioturnopresto
Comincio (verb)
First‑person singular present indicative of *cominciare* ‘to begin/start’. It follows regular -are conjugation patterns.
il mio (possessive)
Definite article *il* + possessive adjective *mio* agrees in gender and number with the noun that follows.
turno (noun)
Masculine singular noun meaning ‘shift’ (as in a work shift).
presto (adverb)
Adverb meaning ‘early’. It does not change form; it modifies the verb phrase.
🗨In Conversation
Comincio il mio turno presto.
I start my shift early.
Allora avrai più tempo per la pausa.
Then you’ll have more time for a break.
✕Common Mistakes
Comincio il mio turno presto *soon*.
Learners often translate *presto* as ‘soon’, but here it means ‘early’. Use *presto* for time‑related adverbial meaning, not future intent.
Comincio presto il mio turno.
While word order is flexible, placing *presto* before the object can sound unnatural in this context; keep the adverb after the noun.
Comincio il mio turno di gioco presto.
Do not confuse *turno* (work shift) with *turno* meaning ‘turn’ in a game; the surrounding words clarify the meaning.
↔Alternatives
Inizio il mio turno presto.
I start my shift early.
Inizio il mio turno al mattino presto.
I start my shift early in the morning.
Comincio il mio turno prima del solito.
I begin my shift before usual.
Cultural Tip
In many Italian workplaces, shifts are fixed, and arriving early is seen as a sign of reliability. However, you should still confirm with your supervisor, as some companies have strict clock‑in policies. The word *turno* can also refer to a ‘turn’ in games or sports, so context matters.