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Dive into the essentials of Italian grammar with this detailed overview of definite articles. Learn how to correctly use "il," "la," "l'," "lo," and their plural forms in various contexts. This guide simplifies the rules for singular and plural masculine and feminine nouns, including those that start with consonants and vowels. Enhance your Italian language skills by mastering these fundamental articles, ensuring your conversations are grammatically accurate and fluid.
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The Definite Articles Italian 1 Signorina Vitamia
IL is used before singular • masculine nouns beginning with • a consonant. • il ragazzo – the boy • il libro – the book 1. IL
LA is used before singular feminine nouns beginning with a consonant. • la ragazza – the girl • la studentessa – the female student 2. LA
L’ is used before singular masculine and feminine nouns beginning with a vowel. • l’amico / l’amica – the friend • l’orologio – the clock • l’università – the university 3. L’
LO is used before singular masculine nouns beginning with s + consonant, z, ps, or gn. • lo studente – the (male) student • lo zaino – the backpack • lo psicologo – the psychologist • lo gnocco – the (single piece of) gnocchi 4. LO
I is used before plural masculine nouns beginning with a consonant. (plural of il) • i ragazzi – the boys (boys and girls) • i libri – the books 5. I
LE is used before all plural feminine nouns. (plural of la & l’) • le scuole – the schools • le università – the universities • le amiche – the (female) friends 6. LE
GLI is used before plural masculine nouns beginning with a vowel , s + consonant, z, ps, or gn. (plural of lo and l’) • gli orologi – the clocks • gli amici – the (male (and female)) friends • gli studenti – the (male (and female) students 7. GLI