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Italian Phrase

Vengo dagli Stati Uniti.

/ˈvɛŋ.ɡo ˈdaʎ.ʎi ˈsta.ti uˈni.ti/
Meaning"I come from the United States."
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Meaning

This phrase is the standard way to express your origin or nationality when you are from the USA. It uses the verb 'venire' (to come) combined with the articulated preposition 'dagli' (from the). It emphasizes your place of origin rather than just your identity.

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When to use

Use this during introductions or when someone asks 'Da dove vieni?' (Where do you come from?). It is perfectly suitable for both casual conversations and formal introductions.

✦Grammar Breakdown

VengodagliStatiUniti

1

Vengo

The first-person singular present tense of the verb 'venire', meaning 'I come'.

2

Dagli

A contraction of the preposition 'da' (from) and the plural article 'gli' (the).

3

Stati Uniti

The Italian name for the United States; note that 'Stati' and 'Uniti' are both plural masculine nouns.

🗨In Conversation

A

Piacere di conoscerti! Da dove vieni?

Nice to meet you! Where do you come from?

Vengo dagli Stati Uniti.

I come from the United States.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Vengo da Stati Uniti.

    Plural countries require an articulated preposition; 'da' must combine with 'gli' to become 'dagli'.

  • Vengo di Stati Uniti.

    Use the preposition 'da' to indicate origin with the verb 'venire', not 'di'.

↔Alternatives

  • Sono americano.

    I am American (masculine).

  • Sono degli Stati Uniti.

    I am from the United States.

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Cultural Tip

While 'americano' is widely used, Italians also use 'statunitense' to be more specific to the USA. When meeting Italians, they may follow up by asking which specific state or city you are from, as American culture is very prominent in Italy.