Anch’io vs. Anche a me (Neanch’io vs. Neanche a me) – The Difference

Anch’io vs. anche a me: the difference

“Anche” means “too.”

“Anch’io” means “me too.”

So, what does ‘anche a me’ mean? It means “also me too.”

Nonetheless, “anch’io” and “anche a me” can’t be used interchangeably.

Why?

“Anche a me” is used only with verbs that introduce an indirect object (from which the “a me” originates).

Which verbs fall into this category?

• piacere – to like
• mancare – to miss 
• succedere – to happen
• basta – to be enough 
• servire – to need 

Let’s see a few examples, 

Italian	English	Literal Translation
Ti piace la birra?	Do you like beer?	Is beer pleasant to you?
Sì, e a te?	Yes, and you?	Yes, and to you?
Anche a me	Me too.	To me too

Italian	English	Literal Translation
Mi manca l’Italia	I miss Italy	Italy is missing to me.
Anche a me	Me too.	To me too

Italian	English	Literal Translation
Mi serve un ombrello	I need an umbrella	An umbrella is necessary to me
Anche a me	Me too.	To me too

All the other verbs would use “anch’io”.

For instance,

• Prendo una birra  – I’ll have a beer 
• Anch’io – me too

• Vado in piazza – I’m going to the piazza
• Anche io – me too

Neanch’io vs. Neanche a me: The Difference

“Neanche” means “not even.”

“Neanch’io” means “me neither.”

And “neanche a me” means “me neither, too.”

They are all used in negative phrases.

Just like “anch’io” and “anche a me,” “neanch’io” and “neanche a me” can’t be interchanged.

“Neanch’io” is used with intransitive verbs that take an indirect object (such as “piacere,” “mancare,” “sembrare,” “interessare,” “bastare,” etc.).

Italian	English	Literal Translation
Non mi piace la birra	I don’t like beer	Beer is not pleasant to me
Neanche a me	Me neither	To me neither

Italian	English	Literal Translation
Non mi mancano le lezioni di italiano	I don’t miss my Italian classes	My Italian classes are not missing to me
Neanche a me	Me neither	To me neither

Italian	English	Literal Translation
Ti servono questi documenti?	Do you need these files?	Are these files necessary to you?
No. E a te?	No, do you?	No, and to you?
Neanche a me	Me neither	To me neither

Neanch’io is used for all the other verbs. 

• Oggi non vado a lavoro. – I’m not going to work today.
• Neanch’io – me neither 

• Non bevo caffè – I don’t drink coffee
• Neanch’io – me neither 

The best way to learn how to use ‘anche a me’ or ‘neanche a me‘ is by memorizing the verbs that usually trigger their use. 

List of the most common verbs triggering the use of ‘anche a me’ or ‘neanche a me’

• piacere – to like, to enjoy
• interessare – to be interested 
• sembrare – to seem
• succedere – to happen 
• servire – to need
• dare fastidio – to bother
• importare – to care 

For example,

• Mi interessa la politica – I’m interested in politics 
• Anche a me – me too

• Non mi importa – I don’t care
• Neanche a me – me neither 

• Non mi da fastidio il rumore del traffico – I’m not bothered by the traffic noise
• Neanche a me – me neither