Italian Phrase
Tutti ne parlano.
Meaning
Literally, 'Everyone talks about it.' The clitic 'ne' stands for a previously mentioned topic introduced by 'di', so the sentence means that the whole group is discussing that topic.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to comment that a certain subject is the hot topic among a group of people, e.g., a news story, a rumor, or a new movie that everyone is mentioning.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tuttineparlano
Tutti
Indefinite pronoun meaning 'everyone' or 'all people'. It functions as the subject and triggers a plural verb.
ne
Clitic pronoun that replaces a phrase introduced by 'di' (about it/of it). It is placed before the conjugated verb.
parlare (3rd pl. present)
Verb meaning 'to talk, to speak'. In the present indicative third‑person plural it is 'parlano'.
🗨In Conversation
Hai sentito l'ultima notizia sul nuovo film?
Did you hear the latest news about the new movie?
Sì, tutti ne parlano.
Yes, everyone is talking about it.
✕Common Mistakes
Tutti lo parlano.
Use 'ne' to replace a 'di + noun' phrase; 'lo' replaces a direct object, not a prepositional one.
Tutti ne parla.
The subject 'tutti' is plural, so the verb must agree in the third‑person plural form.
Tutti parlano ne.
Do not place 'ne' after the verb; it must come before the conjugated verb.
↔Alternatives
Tutti ne stanno parlando.
Everyone is talking about it (right now).
Tutti ne discutono.
Everyone discusses it.
Tutti ne parlano molto.
Everyone talks about it a lot.
Cultural Tip
In Italian conversation, the clitic 'ne' is a handy way to avoid repeating a noun phrase introduced by 'di'. Native speakers use it constantly, especially when the topic has already been mentioned. Remember that 'ne' always precedes the verb, even in compound tenses (e.g., 'ne hanno parlato').