Learn how Italian adjectives agree in gender and number with the nouns they describe. This lesson covers the basics of adjective endings, including masculine and feminine singular and plural forms, adjectives ending in -e, and special plural forms for adjectives ending in -co, -ca, -go, -ga. Understand these key grammar points with practical examples relating to physical appearance.
- The adjective agrees in gender and number with the noun.
| Desinenza (Ending) | Singular (Singular) | Plural (Plural) |
|---|---|---|
| Maschile -o -i | Alto Il ragazzo è alto. (The boy is tall.) | Alti I ragazzi sono alti. (The boys are tall.) |
| Femminile -a -e | Alta La ragazza è alta. (The girl is tall.) | Alte Le ragazza sono alte. (The girls are tall.) |
Exceptions!
- Adjectives ending in -e have only two forms: singular and plural. Example: grande → grandi
- In the case of words ending in -co, -ca, -go, -ga the plural is -chi, -che, -ghi, -ghe. Example: lungo → lunghi.
Exercise 1: La concordanza degli aggettivi
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
magro, biondi, castani, bella, bassi, lunghe, mossi, piccola
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. La ragazza ha i capelli ____ e gli occhi grandi.
(The girl has ____ hair and big eyes.)2. I ragazzi sono ____ e simpatici.
(The boys are ____ and nice.)3. Le ragazze sono ____ e intelligenti.
(The girls are ____ and intelligent.)4. Il ragazzo ha una barba ____ e un sorriso grande.
(The boy has a ____ beard and a big smile.)5. Le donne sono ____ e hanno capelli ricci.
(The women are ____ and have curly hair.)6. Il bambino ha gli occhi ____ e i capelli corti.
(The child has ____ eyes and short hair.)
