it
word
/ˈɪt/, /ɪt/
IT
/ˈɪt/
IT
Definition
Used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea that has already been mentioned or is easily identified.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as a third-person singular neuter pronoun for things or animals when gender is unknown or irrelevant. Not used for people usually, except in informal or baby talk. Can also stand for a situation or abstract concept ('it’s raining', 'take it easy').
Spanish: ello - eso - elloPortuguese (BR): ele - ela - issoPortuguese (PT): ele - ela - istoChinese (Simplified): 它Chinese (Traditional): 它Hindi: यहArabic: هو - هيBengali: এটি - তা - এটাRussian: оноJapanese: それ - あれVietnamese: nóKorean: 그것Turkish: o - bu - şuUrdu: یہIndonesian: itu - dia (untuk hewan/benda)
Example Sentences
It is a sunny day.
basic
I found a book. It is very interesting.
basic
Is it true that we're moving next month?
natural
I can't believe it! This is amazing.
natural
Leave the box there; I will take care of it.
natural
The dog is tired. It wants to rest.
basic