saying "each other" - italian reciprocal verbs

Last week we learned the Italian reflexive pronouns (mi, ti, si, etc.). Today we'll see how to use them to convey the idea of two people doing an action to each other, reciprocally.

In English we use the construction "each other" - We haven't seen each other in years. Do you guys still help each other study? John and Jane love each other.

In Italian we express reciprocal actions by using a plural reflexive pronoun (ci, vi, si), plus a corresponding plural verb form (noi, voi, loro).

For example...

Noi ci amiamo. (We love each other.)

Voi vi amate. (You guys love each other.)

Loro si amano. (They love each other.)

It's as simple as that! Just take any verb that two people can logically do to each other, put it in a plural form (noi, voi, loro), and add the corresponding reflexive pronoun (ci, vi, si).

Try saying, "They see each other."

Si vedono.

Try, "We hug each other."

Ci abbracciamo.

If you're stuck "aiutatevi" (help each other!) in the forum. Ciao for now!