Italian Sentence Structure
Subject–Verb–Object in Italian Sentence Structure Italian follows the same sentence order as English: ? Subject – Verb – Object (SVO) We call this pattern SVO, for simplicity. The subject is the doer of the action. The verb is the action...
Conoscere vs. Sapere: The Difference and How to Use Them
What’s the difference between “sapere” and “conoscere”? Although both “sapere” and “conoscere” translate to “to know” in English, in Italian they have distinct meanings and are rarely...
Italian Possessive Adjectives: A Simple Guide
What Are Possessive Adjectives in Italian? The possessive adjectives are those words that translate from the English: “my, your, her, his, our, their”. They denote ownership between two objects. For example, La mia cassa → my house Il suo cane → his dog Il...
Italian Prepositions: In or A?
In or A? How to Use These Italian Prepositions One of the most common mistakes for Italian learners is choosing between the prepositions a and in. And that’s completely normal. Sometimes there are clear rules for when to use in and when to use a. But in many cases,...
Italian Noun Gender. Determining Masculine vs. Feminine
Nouns ending in ‘-o’ or ‘-a’ In Italian language, nouns, pronouns, and adjectives can be assigned one of two grammatical genders: masculine or feminine. The gender of a word is arbitrary and does not always have a logical connection to...About
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