G 1.5 – Gli articoli determinativi – Definite articles
G 1.5 – Gli articoli determinativi – Definite articles
The define article is used:
- Before a noun that is specific or when the identity is known
- Both in the singular and plural forms
The definite article varies according to:
- The gender of the noun it precedes (masculine or feminine)
- The initial letter of the noun (vowel or consonant)
| Before nouns starting with | Masculine | Feminine | ||
| Singular | Plural | Singular | Plural | |
| consonant | il ragazzo | i ragazzi | la ragazza | le ragazze |
| vowel | l’albero | gli alberi | l’aiuola | le aiuole |
| s+ consonant
ps gn y x z |
lo studente
lo psicologo lo gnomo lo yogurt lo xilofono lo zaino |
gli studenti
gli psicologi gli gnomi gli yogurt gli xilofoni gli zaini |
la statua
|
le statue |
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