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...
We are going to talk about possessive adjectives in Italian. Possessive adjectives are words that tell us who owns something. In Italian, possessive adjectives change depending on the person (io, tu, lui/lei, noi, voi, loro) and the gender and number of the noun they refer to. When to use possessive adjectives 1. With articles : possessive adjectives usually take the definite article . For example Il mio libro La mia penna 2. Exceptions for family members : - Singular: We do not use the article with family members in the singular unless there is an adjective after the noun. For example Lei è mia sorella (she is my sister) Lei è la mia sorella preferita (she is my favourite sister) - Plural : When we refer to family members in the plural , we must use the article . For example I miei fratelli Le nostre sorelle 3. Loro (they): 'loro' always takes the article, whether singular or plural. For example: La loro casa (their house). Le loro...