Italian modifying suffixes (diminutives, ...)
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In Italian we can use suffixes to add new meanings to the original word.
These constructions are used in informal contexts only.
We can distinguish between four different classes of altered nouns:
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This kind of modification conveys the idea of smallness.
These constructions are pretty common in baby talk.
Masculin singular | Feminine singular | Masculine plural | Feminine plural |
---|---|---|---|
-ino | -ina | -ini | -ine |
-etto | -etta | -etti | -ette |
-ello | -ella | -elli | -elle |
-icino | -icina | -icini | -icine |
-olino | -olina | -olini | -oline |
-icello | -icella | -icelli | -icelle |
-icciolo | -icciola | -iccioli | -icciole |
-otto | -otta | -otti | -otte |
Vezzeggiativi convey the idea of tenderness, sympathy and also smallness.
This kind of altered nouns is typical for baby talk.
Masculine singular | Feminine singular | Masculine plural | Feminine plural |
---|---|---|---|
-uccio | -uccia | -ucci | -ucce |
-uzzo | -uzza | -uzzi | -uzze |
-olo | -ola | -oli | -ole |
-cino | -cina | -cini | -cine |
-acchiotto | -acchiotta | -acchiotti | -acchiotte |
This kind of nouns conveys a sense of bigness in size.
Masculine singular | Feminine singular | Masculine plural | Feminine plural |
---|---|---|---|
-one | -ona | -oni | -one |
Quella casona mi mette paura.
(That big house makes me afraid.)
Devo studiare questo librone per l'esame!
(I have to study this enormous book for the exam!)
La tua è proprio una manona!
(Yours is a really big hand!)
This kind of suffixes expresses a sense of contempt and dislike.
Masculine singular | Feminine singular | Masculine plural | Feminine plural |
---|---|---|---|
-accio | -accia | -acci | -acce |
-astro | -astra | -astri | -astre |
-ucolo | -ucola | -ucoli | -ucole |
-iciattolo | -iciattola | -iciattoli | -iciattole |
Depending on the context, the suffix -astro can also lose its negative connotation.
Italian | English |
---|---|
Rosso → Rossastro | Red → Reddish |
Blu → Bluastro | Blue → Bluish |
Fratello → Fratellastro | Brother → Step-brother |
Figlio → Figliastro | Son → Step-son |
Modifying suffixes can be combined to mix different meanings, but only in informal contexts.
Italian | English |
---|---|
Casa → Cas - ett - ina | House → Tiny little house |
Gonna → Gonn - ell - ina | Skirt → Tiny little skirt |
Foglio → Fogli - ett - ino | Sheet → Tiny sheet |
A lot of words look like alterates, but they are not.
Italian | English |
---|---|
Cartone → not a big Carta (Paper) | Cardboard |
Tacchino → not a tiny Tacco (High heel) | Turkey |
Collina → not a tiny Collo (Neck) | Hill |
Limone → not a big Limo (Mire) | Lemon |
Other than the meaning, in some cases suffixes can also change the gender of the original word.
Italian | English |
---|---|
La donna → Il donnone | Woman → The big woman |
La febbre → Il febbrone | Fever → Very high fever |
Remember!
> Italian "diminutivi" suffixies : -ino, -etto, -ello, -icino, -olino, -icello, -icciolo, -otto.
> Italian "vezzeggiativi" suffixies: -uccio, -uzzo, -olo, -cino, -acchiotto.
> Italian "accrescitivi" suffixies: -one.
> Italian "dispregiativi" suffixies: -accio, -astro, -ucolo, -iciattolo.
Don't forget the gender and number agreement.
1. Mi piacciono le che indossa quel bambino (calze, diminutivo)
- I like the little socks that child is wearing.
2. Alberto è un . Ha 20 anni e non ha ancora finito la scuola (pigro, accrescitivo)
- Alberto is a slacker. He is 20 and hasn't finished the school yet.
3. Ho iniziato a correre quando ho visto che nascondeva un (coltello, dispregiativo)
- I started to run when I saw he was hiding a dangerous knife.
4. C'è un di ricette sul tavolo (libro, vezzeggiativo)
- There is a pretty recipe book on the table.
5. Abbiamo ridipinto la di Fabio la scorsa estate (camera, vezzeggiativo)
- We repainted Fabio's pretty room last summer.
6. Quel ha graffiato la porta di casa mia! (gatto, dispregiativo)
- That bad cat scratched my front door.
7. Credo che sia stato un bel . Dobbiamo riposare (viaggio, accrescitivo)
- I think it has been a long journey. We have to rest.
8. Se cerchi dei libri devi controllare in quello (scaffale, accrescitivo)
- If you are looking for some books you have to check in that big shelf.
9. Sei proprio un (furbo, vezzeggiativo)
- You are such a sly guy!
10. Mio figlio mi chiama sempre (mamma, diminutivo)
- My son always calls me "mommy".
Remember!
> Italian "diminutivi" suffixies : -ino, -etto, -ello, -icino, -olino, -icello, -icciolo, -otto.
> Italian "vezzeggiativi" suffixies: -uccio, -uzzo, -olo, -cino, -acchiotto.
> Italian "accrescitivi" suffixies: -one.
> Italian "dispregiativi" suffixies: -accio, -astro, -ucolo, -iciattolo.
Don't forget the gender and number agreement.
1. Mario mi ha detto che cucinerà gli spaghetti il prossimo venerdì.
- Mario told me that he is going to cook spaghetti next Friday.
False alterate
Real modifying suffixe
2. Quel burrone è molto profondo.
- That canyon is very deep.
False alterate
Real modifying suffixe
3. Ci sono due bambini che giocano con un aquilone.
- There are two children playing with a kite.
False alterate
Real modifying suffix
4. La focaccia è pronta. Puoi spegnere il forno.
- The bread is ready. You can turn off the oven.
Real modifying suffix
False alterate
5. Il pallone è caduto in strada.
- The ball went in the street.
False alterate
Real modifying suffixe
6. Non ritornerò mai più in quel postaccio.
- I will never come back to that bad place.
False alterate
Real modifying suffix
7. Vi piace leggere i fumetti?
- Do you like reading comics?
Real modifying suffixe
False alterate
8. Quella poltroncina è così comoda!
- That small armchair is so comfortable!
False alterate
Real modifying suffix
9. Sta arrivando l'idraulico per controllare il rubinetto.
- The plumber is arriving to check the faucet.
False alterate
Real modifying suffixe
10. La macchinina che voglio comprarmi sarebbe perfetta per me.
- The small car that I want to buy would be perfect for me.
Real modifying suffix
False alterate
Remember!
> Italian "diminutivi" suffixies : -ino, -etto, -ello, -icino, -olino, -icello, -icciolo, -otto.
> Italian "vezzeggiativi" suffixies: -uccio, -uzzo, -olo, -cino, -acchiotto.
> Italian "accrescitivi" suffixies: -one.
> Italian "dispregiativi" suffixies: -accio, -astro, -ucolo, -iciattolo.
Don't forget the gender and number agreement.
1. Mario mi ha detto che cucinerà gli spaghetti il prossimo venerdì.
- Mario told me that he is going to cook spaghetti next Friday.
False alterate
2. Quel burrone è molto profondo.
- That canyon is very deep.
Real modifying suffixe
3. Ci sono due bambini che giocano con un aquilone.
- There are two children playing with a kite.
False alterate
4. La focaccia è pronta. Puoi spegnere il forno.
- The bread is ready. You can turn off the oven.
False alterate
5. Il pallone è caduto in strada.
- The ball went in the street.
False alterate
6. Non ritornerò mai più in quel postaccio.
- I will never come back to that bad place.
Real modifying suffix
7. Vi piace leggere i fumetti?
- Do you like reading comics?
False alterate
8. Quella poltroncina è così comoda!
- That small armchair is so comfortable!
Real modifying suffix
9. Sta arrivando l'idraulico per controllare il rubinetto.
- The plumber is arriving to check the faucet.
False alterate
10. La macchinina che voglio comprarmi sarebbe perfetta per me.
- The small car that I want to buy would be perfect for me.
Real modifying suffix
Remember!
> Italian "diminutivi" suffixies : -ino, -etto, -ello, -icino, -olino, -icello, -icciolo, -otto.
> Italian "vezzeggiativi" suffixies: -uccio, -uzzo, -olo, -cino, -acchiotto.
> Italian "accrescitivi" suffixies: -one.
> Italian "dispregiativi" suffixies: -accio, -astro, -ucolo, -iciattolo.
Don't forget the gender and number agreement.
1. Mi piacciono le che indossa quel bambino (calze, diminutivo)
- I like the little socks that child is wearing.
2. Alberto è un . Ha 20 anni e non ha ancora finito la scuola (pigro, accrescitivo)
- Alberto is a slacker. He is 20 and hasn't finished the school yet.
3. Ho iniziato a correre quando ho visto che nascondeva un (coltello, dispregiativo)
- I started to run when I saw he was hiding a dangerous knife.
4. C'è un di ricette sul tavolo (libro, vezzeggiativo)
- There is a pretty recipe book on the table.
5. Abbiamo ridipinto la di Fabio la scorsa estate (camera, vezzeggiativo)
- We repainted Fabio's pretty room last summer.
6. Quel ha graffiato la porta di casa mia! (gatto, dispregiativo)
- That bad cat scratched my front door.
7. Credo che sia stato un bel . Dobbiamo riposare (viaggio, accrescitivo)
- I think it has been a long journey. We have to rest.
8. Se cerchi dei libri devi controllare in quello (scaffale, accrescitivo)
- If you are looking for some books you have to check in that big shelf.
9. Sei proprio un (furbo, vezzeggiativo)
- You are such a sly guy!
10. Mio figlio mi chiama sempre (mamma, diminutivo)
- My son always calls me "mommy".
Remember!
> Italian "diminutivi" suffixies : -ino, -etto, -ello, -icino, -olino, -icello, -icciolo, -otto.
> Italian "vezzeggiativi" suffixies: -uccio, -uzzo, -olo, -cino, -acchiotto.
> Italian "accrescitivi" suffixies: -one.
> Italian "dispregiativi" suffixies: -accio, -astro, -ucolo, -iciattolo.
Don't forget the gender and number agreement.
1. Mario mi ha detto che cucinerà gli spaghetti il prossimo venerdì.
- Mario told me that he is going to cook spaghetti next Friday.
Real modifying suffixe
False alterate
2. Quel burrone è molto profondo.
- That canyon is very deep.
Real modifying suffixe
False alterate
3. Ci sono due bambini che giocano con un aquilone.
- There are two children playing with a kite.
Real modifying suffix
False alterate
4. La focaccia è pronta. Puoi spegnere il forno.
- The bread is ready. You can turn off the oven.
False alterate
Real modifying suffix
5. Il pallone è caduto in strada.
- The ball went in the street.
False alterate
Real modifying suffixe
6. Non ritornerò mai più in quel postaccio.
- I will never come back to that bad place.
False alterate
Real modifying suffix
7. Vi piace leggere i fumetti?
- Do you like reading comics?
False alterate
Real modifying suffixe
8. Quella poltroncina è così comoda!
- That small armchair is so comfortable!
False alterate
Real modifying suffix
9. Sta arrivando l'idraulico per controllare il rubinetto.
- The plumber is arriving to check the faucet.
False alterate
Real modifying suffixe
10. La macchinina che voglio comprarmi sarebbe perfetta per me.
- The small car that I want to buy would be perfect for me.
False alterate
Real modifying suffix
Remember!
> Italian "diminutivi" suffixies : -ino, -etto, -ello, -icino, -olino, -icello, -icciolo, -otto.
> Italian "vezzeggiativi" suffixies: -uccio, -uzzo, -olo, -cino, -acchiotto.
> Italian "accrescitivi" suffixies: -one.
> Italian "dispregiativi" suffixies: -accio, -astro, -ucolo, -iciattolo.
Don't forget the gender and number agreement.
1. Mario mi ha detto che cucinerà gli spaghetti il prossimo venerdì.
- Mario told me that he is going to cook spaghetti next Friday.
False alterate
2. Quel burrone è molto profondo.
- That canyon is very deep.
Real modifying suffixe
3. Ci sono due bambini che giocano con un aquilone.
- There are two children playing with a kite.
False alterate
4. La focaccia è pronta. Puoi spegnere il forno.
- The bread is ready. You can turn off the oven.
False alterate
5. Il pallone è caduto in strada.
- The ball went in the street.
False alterate
6. Non ritornerò mai più in quel postaccio.
- I will never come back to that bad place.
Real modifying suffix
7. Vi piace leggere i fumetti?
- Do you like reading comics?
False alterate
8. Quella poltroncina è così comoda!
- That small armchair is so comfortable!
Real modifying suffix
9. Sta arrivando l'idraulico per controllare il rubinetto.
- The plumber is arriving to check the faucet.
False alterate
10. La macchinina che voglio comprarmi sarebbe perfetta per me.
- The small car that I want to buy would be perfect for me.
Real modifying suffix
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Dear Juliet thank you, thank you so much !!!!! you improve because you're a good student !!!!
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Hi, my name is Alessia, I teach Italian to foreigners.
I got a degree in "DAMS" (Disciplines of Arts, Music, and Entertainment), a degree in "Italian Literature, language, and Culture - Cultural Promotion Curriculum", the CEDILS certification from the Ca' Foscari University of Venice for the teaching of 'Italian to foreigners and I am a CELI examiner of the CEDIS Lazio network. I have collaborated on various educational projects, language learning apps, and educational and recreational videos for children.
I am available to help you with your projects if you need help writing for example a theme, a letter, or your curriculum vitae.
An example of one of my lessons to learn the language in a more fun way? Through the analysis of a scene taken from an Italian film, we will analyze the syntax, grammar, idioms, and puns, we will hear the accents so that you too can speak like an Italian.
I can help you learn Italian in many ways, personalizing the lessons as much as possible according to your needs.
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Alessia is a goal-oriented and very professional teacher who I can recommend highly. She targets a students weak points allowing one to improve rapidly. We worked with various mediums e.g. documentaries, textbooks, written and verbal exercises, all specifically chosen to meet the needs and interests of the student.
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I am from Calabria, but over the years I have felt at home in various places. In each one I have searched for my way and in the end in each one I have found little clues that have allowed me to understand that I want to teach my language to those who do not yet know it.
I have always loved the word, its power and the infinite possibilities it offers; at first I only thought of writing it down but there was still something missing. What use is the word if it is not shared, if it does not become an opportunity for exchange between cultures, or better, between individuals?
So, between one suitcase and another, I graduated in Italian literature and specialised in journalism, then I obtained the Ditals II from the University for Foreigners of Siena and the two-year specialisation school as a teacher of Italian to foreigners at the same university.
I have been teaching Italian for more than ten years: in Italy in state schools, in schools for adult migrants (Cpia in Modena and Rome) and in public schools; abroad at the Dante Alighieri in Valletta and at the University of Cork.
I have a passion for music, cinema, documentaries and photography, different mo(n)es which allow me to learn and tell stories.
Step by step I have become more and more aware of how much I love this job which has given me the opportunity to meet wonderfully unique people, now very often friends.
I look forward to sharing more details of my experience and motivations with you. Thank you for your time consideration.
Sincerely,
Federica Lento
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Just great experience! Thank you. To be continued. What a nice and easy platform. Good and interesting teacher.. Congradulations. Nina
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Hello! My name is Deborah! I am a language instructor. I teach Italian, English and Bulgarian. I have more than 15 years teaching experience, both face-to-face and online to individual as well as to small and large groups. At the moment I am teaching Italian in a private school in Sofia, Bulgaria- where I lived for more than 10 years. I teach English to students ready to move to English speaking countries for work, and to students who need Еnglish for their career. I also prepare students for exams (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE), and I offer language courses for communication and travelling purposes.
I attended the College (tourism) in Lucca-Italy. I have a diploma in Secretarial and Business Administration from the South Kensington and Chelsea Collage in London- (I lived in London few years ago). I have a TEFL certificate -grade A. and an ECL certificate in Bulgarian C1 with 96/100. Therefore, I have a good knowledge of how languages work and I can provide my students with helpful insight. Teaching is my passion, and I am constantly in search for new methods to help my students to get through the challenges and the difficults when learning a new language.
I am an enthusiastic, dedicated and adaptable teacher. I always use the communicative method in my teaching and I try to make my students feel comfortable by creating a funny and relaxed environment.
I hope to see you soon in one of my classes!
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Amazing teacher , always on time and the more I took lessons the more I understood Italian , I am still not speaking well but I can understand 75% of what people on the street are saying to me compared to the beginning when I only understood 20-30% , that really helped me a lot specially since it is hard to find English speaking places around me , the lesson is always on time and the teacher is flexible and the teaching materials are great with Italian culture and everyday life mixed in recommended
Deborah M.
Thank you!! You have an always positive attitude, you work hard to do a great job!
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Hello, my name is Francesca.
I am qualified Italian teacher.
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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Like the times before, it was perfect and a lot of fun. I am interested in the subject and I like to tell a lot and show Italian videos that are new to Francesca :-)
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Why should you choose me? Take a look at what people say who have taken online classes with me.
Book lessons with me and
- prepare Dutch exams "Basisinburgering A1" and "Inburgeringsexamen A2". Your full commitment and my energetic, professional approach are the winning combination to help you succeed at once!
- learn Dutch because you live in the Netherlands (or are planning to move there) and still don’t speak the language properly or haven’t started yet. You’ll enjoy your environment more!
- learn Italian for work or because you will move to this beautiful country or simply because you just love it. Let me help you experience the language!
- study Spanish for pleasure, work or because you have to prepare an exam for school and you need to get confident to perform optimally
- get confident in useful daily conversations, meetings at work, exams, and presentations
- overcome the fear of failure; if you have learning problems, feel shy or need a boost of energy you’ll get confident enough to achieve your goals
My lessons are based on conversations. My method is to help you practice the language from the very beginning in spontaneous and direct conversations, using often role plays.
With books, articles, songs, and other interesting and stimulating material I will encourage conversation, develop grammar in a simpler way, and improve pronunciation.
Learning a foreign language is not a matter of doing much effort, but rather of being consistent, enjoying the lessons and allowing your intuition to work with you. You will book immediate results while having fun!
I've been teaching Dutch, Spanish and Italian for many years, in The Netherlands, for private institutes, for the integration of foreigners into society (Inburgering), and online from Italy, where I currently live.
Contact me for a free trial and let me know how I can help you.
CANCELATION POLICY
If you cancel a reservation please do it at least 24 hours before the session
(otherwise I would have to charge you for the lesson).
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Elena is a great teacher, she is extremely accessible, knowledgeable and will work with you to develop the best approach that works best for you. My husband and I have had multiple lessons now and we enjoy it a lot and look forward every week to the next lesson!
Elena P.
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Thank you for your feedback, Marja. It's a real pleasure to work with you and your husband. I am very satisfied of the results that you both have achieved in such a short time!
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Hi everyone!
My name is Daniela, I am Italian and I come from a small town in Sicily, Southern Italy. I am a qualified Italian language teacher and a CELI examiner! I work in two language schools teaching Italian and I also teach English at school.
I love foreign languages, translating, reading and listening to music. Are you ready to start your language learning path with me? We are going to learn many things and to talk a lot, if you allow me to! Don’t worry if you’ve never studied the language before: everyone can attend my classes – from beginner to advanced students. You just need passion for what you're going to do and... a good Internet connection. Materials are provided by me!
See you online!
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Daniela is a very competent and experienced Italian teacher. She prepares the lessons very carefully and focuses on all relevant aspects such as conversation, grammar and vocabulary. Above all, she has a very friendly personality that makes you feel at ease immediately. I can highly recommend her as an Italian teacher.
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Hi everyone!
My name is Daniela, I am Italian and I come from a small town in Sicily, Southern Italy. I am a qualified Italian language teacher and a CELI examiner! I work in two language schools teaching Italian and I also teach English at school.
I love foreign languages, translating, reading and listening to music. Are you ready to start your language learning path with me? We are going to learn many things and to talk a lot, if you allow me to! Don’t worry if you’ve never studied the language before: everyone can attend my classes – from beginner to advanced students. You just need passion for what you're going to do and... a good Internet connection. Materials are provided by me!
See you online!
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Daniela is well-versed in both English and Italian and structured the lessons well. She can explain why language rules are the way they are and she takes an interest in you as a student as well. We look forward to our next lesson with her!
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I am an Italian native speaker with a Master's degree in Languages for International Relations. I have experience in tutoring students from all ages.
I prepare tailored lessons based on the students' needs and interests using textbooks, videos, interactive resources and ad-hoc materials.
If you want to learn Italian and know more about the culture, food, art and traditions, don't hesitate to get in touch!
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MariaRosa has been very patient, pleasant and encouraging. She is very conscientious and prepares well. She has developed a learning plan based on my requests. I enjoy the lessons and find them very useful
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