What are modal verbs in Italian? Modal verbs - potere (can), volere (want) and dovere (must) - are key to expressing yourself in Italian. These verbs allow you to express possibilities, desires and obligations, making them essential tools for anyone learning the language. Thanks to these verbs, you can construct more complex and precise sentences, even at beginner level. Let us now look at the characteristics of each verb, keeping in mind that these modal verbs are irregular and do not follow the typical conjugation patterns of regular verbs. Potere - To express possibility or permission The verb potere is used to indicate that an action is possible , or to ask for or give permission . Examples with Potere: Posso aprire la finestra? (May I open the window?) - Permission Non posso venire domani. (I can't come tomorrow.) - Possibility Puoi aiutarmi? ( Can you help me?) - Possibility Conjugation of Potere (Present tense) Person Form io posso...
Prepositions are small but very important words in Italian. They are used to link words and sentences by giving information about a place, time, manner or cause. Learning how to use prepositions correctly is an essential part of speaking and writing clearly and precisely. In this lesson we will focus on simple prepositions, which are the most common and basic, and articulated prepositions, which are formed by combining simple prepositions with definite articles. We will see how and when to use these prepositions through practical and easier to remember examples. Simple prepositions DI: Indicates ownership or origin " DI " is used to indicate who owns something or where someone comes from. For example: 1) Questa è la borsa di Maria. (This bag belongs to Maria) 2) Sono di Milano. (I am from Milan, my home town) A: Indicates movement to place or state in place " A " is used to indicate the destination of a movement or the place where you are. For example: 1) Vado a...