Why viene and not vengo for I
Mi viene da piangere adesso.
I feel like crying right now.
So confusing at times. I know there must be a logical explanation, just for the life of me can't think what
venire
Maxie
April 29, 2021
caterina-rocket-italian-tutor
May 6, 2021
Hi sebongela,
You are correct , "vengo" is the first person of the verb "venire".
However, this specific case is quite peculiar.
"Viene" is in the third person as it agrees with "piangere", rather than "I". Literally, it would be "Crying comes to me now".
"Mi viene da" + verb is a fixed expression that usually translates as "I feel (like)" + verb.
A few other examples:
Hope this helps :)
You are correct , "vengo" is the first person of the verb "venire".
However, this specific case is quite peculiar.
"Viene" is in the third person as it agrees with "piangere", rather than "I". Literally, it would be "Crying comes to me now".
"Mi viene da" + verb is a fixed expression that usually translates as "I feel (like)" + verb.
A few other examples:
- "Mi viene da ridere" = I fee like laughing
- "Le venne da piangere" = She felt like crying
- "Mi verrà la nausea" = I will feel sick
Hope this helps :)
Maxie
May 6, 2021
Hi Caterina
Thank you for all the feedback. You always answer the questions I have with a good explanation and the extra examples. It's like all languages, they all have their tricky bits.
caterina-rocket-italian-tutor
May 17, 2021
Hi sebongela,
Thank you for your kind words! Indeed, all languages have their tricky bits, but you are doing extraordinary progress! :)
Thank you for your kind words! Indeed, all languages have their tricky bits, but you are doing extraordinary progress! :)