L'ho messo in calendario
I've scheduled you
Language note: Combining phrases is common in Italian; notice how 'lo' and 'ho' combine in spoken Italian.
Culture note: When someone says this in Italy, you can trust they're organized.
Context: The receptionist confirms adding your appointment to the schedule.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
L'
[L]
The
A contraction of 'lo' which means 'the' used before words starting with specific consonant sounds.
L'ho messo in calendario per ricordare.
I put it in the calendar to remember.
ho
[oh]
have
First person singular present tense of 'avere', used as an auxiliary in compound tenses.
L'ho già fatto.
I have already done it.
messo
[MESS-oh]
put
The past participle of 'mettere', meaning to place or position something.
Ho messo il cibo in frigo.
I put the food in the fridge.
in
[een]
In
A preposition indicating location or inclusion within something.
In casa, tutti dormono.
In the house, everyone is asleep.
calendario
[kah-lehn-DAH-ree-oh]
calendar
A chart showing the days, weeks, and months of a particular year.
Abbiamo un nuovo calendario sul muro.
We have a new calendar on the wall.
Phrase Parts
L'ho
I have it
Indicates action done by the speaker.
L'ho fatto oggi.
I did it today.
messo in
placed in
Indicating placement within something.
Ho messo in tasca.
I put it in my pocket.
calendario
calendar
A system to organize days socially.
Segno tutto sul calendario.
I note everything on the calendar.
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