Thursday, March 5, 2020
5 Most Difficult Italian Grammar Rules Made Simple
5 Most Difficult Italian Grammar Rules Made Simple Suzy S. Are you ready for a lesson in Italian grammar? Below, Italian teacher Liz T. breaks down the five most difficult Italian grammar rules Learning Italian can be difficult, not to mention overwhelming for new students. Many students are afraid of tackling Italian grammar, as it can be complex and confusing at first. If you take the time to learn Italian grammar, however, youre much more likely to understand what youre actually saying, hearing, reading, and writing. Below, we break down the five most difficult Italian grammar rules to make it easier for you to understand. 1. Nouns and Adjectives We categorize nouns and adjectives as either masculine and feminine. Typically, nouns ending in -o are masculine, while nouns ending in -a are feminine. See examples below. Feminine: Donna (woman) Masculine: Uomo (man) If the noun ends in -i that means itâs masculine, but plural and nouns ending in -e are feminine, but plural. See examples below. Masculine: Bambini (children) Feminine: Ragazze (girls) 2. Singular vs. Plural Knowing how to create singular and plural nouns can be difficult. While there are a few tricks to remembering the rules, its really all about memorizing the endings. See examples below. Nouns ending in singular -o switch to plural -i Amico is changed to Amici (Friend, Friends) Nouns ending in singular -a switch to plural -e Torta is changed to Torte (Cake, Cakes) Nouns ending in singular -ca switch to -che Mucca is changed to Mucche (Cow, Cows) Nouns ending in singular -e switch to -i Professore is changed to Professori (Professor, Professors) 3. Introducing âTheâ Definite Articles (Singular) Singular: There are two main forms of the definite article in the singular, il (masculine) and la (feminine) and two alternate forms. lâ for any noun starting with a vowel, and lo, for any masculine noun starting with s- plus a consonant, p-s, or -z. See examples below: Masculine singular Example: Il gatto (the cat) Feminine singular Example: La gatta (the cat) Masculine noun starting with a vowel Example: Lâuomo (the man) Feminine noun starting with a vowel Example: Lâamica (the friend) Masculine noun starting with a -s plus a consonant Example: Lo Zio (the uncle) Plural: Le is used to describe plural feminine âLe Ragazzeâ replaces La or Lâ. I is used to describe plural masculine âI Ragazziâ replaces il. Gli is used to describe plural masculine âGli Ziiâ replaces Lo or Lâ. 4. Indefinite Articles âA, Anâ Describing Nouns Masculine nouns use âUnâ before a vowel or consonant. Example: Un libro (a book) Masculine nouns use âUnoâ before consonant beginning with -s, -z, -gn, -ps etc. Example: Uno specchio (a mirror) Feminine nouns use âUnaâ before consonant. Example: Una donna (a woman) Feminine nouns use âUnâ before vowel Example: Unâattrice (a actress) 5. Italian Pronouns to Use When Describing People According to Italian grammar, there are singular pronouns and plural pronouns. Below is a table that will help you better memorize the singular and plural pronouns: To gain a better understanding of the Italian language, itâs important to master these five grammar rules. Use flash cards, write them down, put them in a song, use visuals, anything that will help you memorize them. Here are some additional Italian grammar articles that can help supplement your studies: Italian Grammar: Mastering the Informal and Formal You 4 Quick and Easy Italian Grammar Exercises Italian Grammar Rules: How to Form Singular and Plural Nouns Photo by Phil Roeder Post Author: Liz T. Liz T. teaches singing, acting, music and Italian lessons in Brooklyn, NY. She is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music with a B.M. in vocal performance and has a graduate certificate in arts administration from New York University. Learn more about Liz here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher
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