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Italian · A1 · prep. 到/在
prep. 到/在
Devo andare a dormire.
我得去睡觉了。
a in real context
a is a A1-level word in Italian meaning "prep. 到/在" in this vocabulary set. Every word on LangOria comes with a real example sentence, so you meet a the way native speakers actually use it — not as an isolated dictionary entry, but inside a living Italian sentence.
The example sentence for a is: "Devo andare a dormire." (我得去睡觉了。). Learning a through example sentences helps you internalize Italian word order and collocations, so a is ready the first time you actually need it.
Add a to your A1 spaced-repetition review and it will resurface right before you are about to forget it — tomorrow, in three days, in a week. Combined with the rest of the Italian A1 vocabulary set, a daily 45–65 minute loop is the fastest proven path from first exposure to confident, natural use of a.
About Italian A1
A1 is the entry-level tier in CEFR — the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. At A1 you can introduce yourself, ask and answer simple questions about personal details, and hold a basic conversation provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly. The words at A1 are the high-frequency words that show up in the overwhelming majority of everyday speech: greetings, numbers, family, food, weather, directions, time. Mastering A1 words is the foundation of Italian fluency — every later level is built on these words.
How to learn Italian A1
Spend your first 4-6 weeks on A1 words. The 45–65-minute daily loop is enough — review the A1 deck with spaced repetition until your recall rate is above 90%, then start adding A2 words one batch per week. Pair the deck with a basic grammar primer for Italian verb forms (or sentence-final particles, for languages like Korean and Japanese) so you can start producing your own sentences from day one.
Common questions about a in Italian
What level is a in Italian?
In LangOria's Italian deck, a sits at the A1 level of the language's recognized ability ladder (CEFR for most languages, JLPT for Japanese, HSK for Chinese). At this level you learn a alongside the highest-frequency words you actually need.
How do I memorize a?
Rote repetition rarely sticks on its own. Learn a inside its example sentence, say it out loud, and let spaced repetition bring it back at the right moments. The 45–65-minute daily loop is usually enough to anchor a in long-term memory.
Where does the example for a come from?
Every word — including a — carries a real example drawn from the community-built Tatoeba sentence corpus: sentences written by native speakers, not synthetic textbook filler. That context is what makes a memorable.
What should I learn after a?
Cover the remaining words at the A1 level, then move up. LangOria schedules spaced reviews and frequency-ordered decks, so a reinforces the rest of your A1 Italian vocabulary instead of standing alone.