io contai

counted, counted on, relied on

→ contare
cont to count + ai 1st-person singular past
verb · 1st-person singular, past tense Rare #45,117
counted This past-tense form is used mainly in written narratives and in some regions.
IT: Contai le monete prima di pagare.
EN: I counted the coins before paying.
counted on, relied on Used with su.
IT: Contai su mia sorella per avere aiuto.
EN: I relied on my sister for help.
Conjugation of contare
Indicative past
SingularPlural
First contai —
Third contò —

Contai su di lui.

I counted on him.

Contai le gallette d’emergenza.

Count the emergency crackers.

Contai i miei soldi.

I counted my money.