Italian adjectives
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The adjective provides information about nouns.
una giacca rossa
a red jacket
i bambini inglesi
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In Italian, every adjective changes its form to agree with the gender and the number of the noun it refers to.
Singular | Plural | English | |
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Masculine | bello | belli | handsome |
Feminine | bella | belle | beautiful |
There are some exceptions:
Adjectives ending in -e
Adjectives ending in -a
Adjectives ending in -tore
Adjectives with roots ending in -c or -g
Invariable adjectives
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The Italian language distinguishes the following adjectives:
In Italian, qualifying adjectives can precede of follow the noun
Position | Function | Italian | English |
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before the noun | attributive | Ho trascorso una fantastica giornata con te | I spent a wonderful day with you |
after the noun | predicative | Quello è un posto sicuro | That is a safe place |
Some qualifying adjectives have different meanings depending on their position
Italian | English | Italian | English |
---|---|---|---|
un buon amico | a real friend | un amico buono | a kind friend |
diverse persone | several people | persone diverse | different people |
Qualifying adjectives have comparative and superlative forms. They are used to make comparisons between two terms.
Italian | English | |
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Qualifying | simpatico | nice |
Comparative of majority | più simpatico | nicer |
Comparative of minority | meno simpatico | less nice |
Comparative of equality | simpatico come | nice as |
Relative superlative | il più simpatico | the nicest |
Absolute superlative | simpaticissimo | very nice |
Let's analize the following example
Qualifying adjective | Comparative of majority | Comparative of minority | Comparative of equality | Relative superlative | Absolute superlative | |
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Italian | Federico è intelligente | Federico è più intelligente di Luca | Federico è meno intelligente di Giovanni | Federico è intelligente come Matteo | Federico è il più intelligente della classe | Federico è intelligentissimo |
English | Federico is clever | Federico is more clever than Luca | Federico is less clever than Giovanni | Federico is as clever as Matteo | Federico is the most clever in the class | Federico is very clever |
Possessive adjectives indicate possession of one or more elements by any subject or object in speech.
Italian | English |
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mio | my |
tuo | your |
suo | his/her |
nostro | our |
vostro | your |
loro | their |
Take a look at the following examples
La mia giacca è sul tavolo.
My jacket is on the table.
La vostra camera è disordinata.
Your room is untidy.
Demonstrative adjectives are used to refer to an element whose entity and properties are precisely known.
Italian | English |
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questo | this |
questi | these |
quello | that |
quelli | those |
Let's see some examples
Questo biglietto del treno è caro.
This train ticket is expensive.
Quelli scarpe sono molto belle.
Those shoes are really nice.
Indefinite adjectives refer to someone or something without specifying any quantity or any quality accurately.
Italian | English |
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nessuno | nobody, none |
alcuno | nobody, none |
ciascuno | each |
ogni | every |
qualunque | any |
qualsiasi | any |
certo | certain, some |
molto | much, many, very, a lot |
troppo | too much, too many |
tanto | much, many, very, a lot |
diversi | some, many |
parecchio | much, many, a lot |
poco | few, little |
tutto | all, every |
altro | other, more |
qualche | some, few |
alcuni | some, few |
Take a look at the following examples
Qualche speranza c'è ancora
There is still some hope.
Ogni studente deve studiare
Every student has to study.
Numbers can be used as adjectives to modify a noun.
Italian | English | |
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Cardinal | uno, due, tre... | one, two, three |
Ordinal | il primo, il secondo, il terzo... | the first, the second, the third |
Let's see some examples
Ci sono due caramelle nella scatola.
There are two sweets in the box.
Oggi è il quarto giorno della settimana.
Today is the fourth day of the week.
Interrogative adjectives introduce a question or a doubt.
Italian | English |
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che...? | what ...? |
quale...? | what...? |
quanto...? | how much / how many / how long? |
Take a look at the following examples.
Quale bottiglia devo prendere?
What bottle do I have to take?
Quanto tempo è passato?
How long has it been?
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Are you seeking a friendly and dynamic study environment ? I got what you need. I am looking forward to being in touch with new students and organize pleasant, interesting and fruitful courses.
Do you wish to learn or improve your Italian to speak with your parents or friends? Do you need Italian for work or study ? Do you simply love Italian language and culture ? Do you need to improve your writing skills ?
My classes are tailored on your needs and considering your level of knowledge, I create a proper course plan. Classes focus on language and on the possibility for you to improve your ability to speak and understand Italian in your daily life or in work.
I offer 1-to-1 or 2-to-1 tuition, general Italian courses (grammar, conversation, listening, reading and writing), preparation to Italian examinations (all levels, also Italian for residence permit) and Italian and culture courses.
Grammar, vocabulary exercises, reading articles and magazines and talking together are all tools to feel at ease with the Italian language and then be able to practice it.
I have worked with children, adolescents and adults for all levels of Italian, from beginner to advanced. I have experience in preparing students to international certification (CILS, PLIDA). I was an A2/B1 Telc examiner.
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Hello, my name is Francesca.
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I love teaching and my lessons are always tailored on your goals. During the first lesson, we will identify what you want to learn or to improve and I will design your lessons.
My approach is largely conversational: that is role-plays, informal conversation or other activites to help you. I welcome beginners right up to proficient speakers.
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Hello Everybody
My name is Luisa and I teach Italian for foreign students, English, French and German for Italian students
Since 1994, I have dedicated myself to translating and teaching thanks to my travels, abroad studies, foreign reading and writing. I provide fun and customized lessons based on the student's goals. I also triy to minimize English speaking during the lessons. I give homework exercises, and my lessons are intermixed with grammar, conversation, customs and traditions. My goal is to make certain that each student finds learning Italian exciting.
I am available for any explanations also via e mail
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1 Adjective agreement in Italian (endings) | Unlike English, Italian adjectives have always to agree with the noun |
2 Qualifying adjectives in Italian | Qualifying adjectives in Italian can precede or follow the noun |
3 Possessive adjectives in Italian (my, your, his/her...) | Possessive adjectives in Italian don't have the distinction between the third person possessor |
4 Demonstrative adjectives in Italian (this, that) | Demonstrative adjectives in Italian can indicate closeness or remoteness |
5 Indefinite adjectives in Italian (some, any...) | Indefinite adjectives in Italian can have several meanings and uses |
6 Numeral adjectives in Italian (one, the first...) | Numeral adjectives, as number, can be cardinal or ordinal |
7 Interrogative adjectives in Italian (what/which,...) | Interrogative adjectives in Italian are only three |
8 List of adjectives in Italian (A-Z) | Qualifying adjectives are used to describe someone/somebody. Here are the most important examples. |