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L'ho messo

I put it

Language note: The verb 'mettere' means 'to put'. The 'ho' in 'L'ho' is a contraction for 'lo ho'.

Culture note: Italians often use definitive deadlines; putting things in the calendar is taken seriously!

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[L]

The

A contraction of 'lo' which means 'the' used before words starting with specific consonant sounds.

L'ho visto alla festa.

I saw him at the party.

[oh]

have

First person singular present tense of 'avere', used as an auxiliary in compound tenses.

Ho mangiato troppo.

I have eaten too much.

messo

[MESS-oh]

put

The past participle of 'mettere', meaning to place or position something.

Ho messo il libro sul tavolo.

I put the book on the table.

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