What's the difference between un' and un?

The difference between "un" and "un'" in Italian is based on the gender of the following noun. "Un" is used before masculine nouns "Un'" is used before feminine nouns that begin with a vowel sound. Example: un amico, un'amica.

How many types of Italian articles are there?

There are three types of Italian articles: definite, indefinite, and partitive.

Are there cases where articles are omitted in Italian?

Yes. This mainly happens with proper nouns (people's names, brands, names of pets, cities and continents).

When are definite articles used in Italian?

Definite articles are used with singular and plural nouns to refer to unique entities, entire categories, abstract concepts, body parts, clothes, dates, times, titles, countries, continents, languages, and more. Basically, almost every time you use a noun!

How do indefinite articles function in Italian?

Indefinite articles indicate an unspecified person, animal, thing, or quantity. They are equivalent to English "a," "an," or "some."

What is the purpose of partitive articles in Italian?

Partitive articles are used when referring to an indefinite part of a whole, indicating "a certain amount of." They are used with uncountable nouns.

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Grammar Point	Pattern	Example
Definite and indefinite articles in Italian	Il, Lo, Gli, La, Le, Une, Delle etc	Ho mangiato la pizza
Italian plurals	-	Le pizze; Gli ombrelli
Auxiliary verbs (to be & to have)	Essere / Avere	Ho un cane; Sono stanco
Asking & telling the time in Italian	To be + Time	Sono le tre e mezza
Demonstrative adjectives in Italian	Questo/Questa/Quest'+Singular Words	Ti piace questo maglione?
Simple & articulated prepositions in Italian	Di, A, Da, In, Con, Su, Per, Tra, Fra	Un foglio di carta
Italian prepositions: A, IN or DA?	A, In, Da	Vado in biblioteca; Sono al ristorante
Italian reflexive verbs	Subject + Pronominal particle + Verb	Io mi lavo
How to use the verb "Andare"	-	Andiamo al mare
How to use the verb "Piacere"	"A" + Person who likes/doesn't like something + "piacere" + subject	A me piace la pizza