the in Italian
the in Italian is i, il, li — the means used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
the in Italian
i
Used in many idiomatic expressions and proverbs to refer to common objects, roles, or situations connected with something definite, in the manner of an analogy
il
Used in many idiomatic expressions and proverbs to refer to common objects, roles, or situations connected with something definite, in the manner of an analogy
il
Used before a noun phrase beginning with superlative or comparative adjective or an ordinal number, indicating that the noun refers to a single item.
i
Used before a noun phrase beginning with superlative or comparative adjective or an ordinal number, indicating that the noun refers to a single item.
il
li
lì
il
The definite grammatical article that shows that the noun phrase that immediately follows it is definitely identifiable...
lo
The definite grammatical article that shows that the noun phrase that immediately follows it is definitely identifiable...
l'
The definite grammatical article that shows that the noun phrase that immediately follows it is definitely identifiable...
la
The definite grammatical article that shows that the noun phrase that immediately follows it is definitely identifiable...
le
The definite grammatical article that shows that the noun phrase that immediately follows it is definitely identifiable...
gli
The definite grammatical article that shows that the noun phrase that immediately follows it is definitely identifiable...
What does "the" mean?
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article Used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
"Please close the door."
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adv Used with comparative adjectives to show one thing changing in step with another.
"The more you practice, the better you get."
the in a sentence
- Please close the door.
- The sun rises in the east.
- The more you practice, the better you get.
Common Italian translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "the" in Italian?
"the" in Italian is i, il, li. the means: Used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
How do you use "the" in a sentence?
Example: "Please close the door." In Italian, "the" is i, il, li.
Are there other ways to say "the" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 9 translations listed for "the": i, il, li, lì, lo, l'.
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