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What is the definition of an 'aggettivo' in Italian?
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An 'aggettivo' or adjective in Italian is a word that describes or modifies a noun, providing additional information about it.
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How do adjectives agree with nouns in Italian?
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In Italian, adjectives must agree in gender and number with the nouns they describe.
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What are some examples of masculine singular and plural adjectives in Italian?
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An example of a masculine singular adjective is 'bello,' and the plural form is 'belli.'
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What are some examples of feminine singular and plural adjectives in Italian?
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An example of a feminine singular adjective is 'bella,' and the plural form is 'belle.'
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How do you modify adjectives that end in '-e' in the singular form for plural?
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Adjectives ending in '-e' in the singular form usually change to '-i' in the plural, regardless of gender.
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What is an example of an adjective that does not change between masculine and feminine forms?
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The adjective 'grande' does not change between masculine and feminine forms but becomes 'grandi' in the plural.
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Do adjectives that end in '-ista' change for masculine and feminine forms?
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Adjectives ending in '-ista' do not change for masculine and feminine forms in singular, but they become '-isti' for masculine plural and '-iste' for feminine plural.
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How would you use adjectives to describe multiple nouns of different genders in Italian?
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When describing multiple nouns of different genders, use the masculine plural form of the adjective.
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Can adjectives appear before and after nouns in Italian sentences?
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Yes, adjectives in Italian can appear both before and after nouns, but their position can change the emphasis or sometimes the meaning.
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What are possessive adjectives in Italian?
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Possessive adjectives indicate possession and match the noun in gender and number, such as 'mio/mia/miei/mie.'
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How does the position of adjectives impact their emphasis in Italian?
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Placing an adjective before the noun can add emphasis or express subjective, evaluative, or stylistic qualities.
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What is a common usage exception for color adjectives in Italian?
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Some color adjectives do not change in number or gender, like 'rosa,' 'blu,' and 'viola.'
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What is an example of an irregular adjective in Italian?
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An irregular adjective is 'buono,' which becomes 'buon' before a masculine singular noun starting with a consonant.
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How do qualitative and quantitative adjectives differ in Italian?
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Qualitative adjectives describe qualities such as size or color, while quantitative adjectives indicate amount.
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Give an example of a sentence using a comparative adjective in Italian.
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'Questo libro è più interessante di quello,' which means 'This book is more interesting than that one.'
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