It is ... to do
It is ... to do means “It is easy/fun/important to do: 'it' stands in for the to-part”. English prefers to start with it and put the real subject (to + verb) at the end: It is fun to learn new words (= To learn new words is fun). Formation: It + be + ADJ (+ for + person) + to + V
It is easy/fun/important to do: 'it' stands in for the to-part
A2Formation
It + be + ADJ (+ for + person) + to + V
Explanation
English prefers to start with it and put the real subject (to + verb) at the end: It is fun to learn new words (= To learn new words is fun). Common adjectives: easy, hard, important, fun, dangerous. Add for + person to say for whom: It is easy for me to get up early.
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Note
This it has no meaning of its own — don't translate it as 'that thing'. Starting with To learn ... is grammatical but sounds heavy; English prefers It is ... to ...
FAQ
It is ... to do — what does it mean and how is it used?
It is easy/fun/important to do: 'it' stands in for the to-part. English prefers to start with it and put the real subject (to + verb) at the end: It is fun to learn new words (= To learn new words is fun). Common adjectives: easy, hard, important, fun, dangerous. Add for + person to say for whom: It is easy for me to get up early.
It is ... to do — how do you form it?
It + be + ADJ (+ for + person) + to + V
It is ... to do — any usage notes?
This it has no meaning of its own — don't translate it as 'that thing'. Starting with To learn ... is grammatical but sounds heavy; English prefers It is ... to ...