How do I know when a singular noun is masculine or feminine?

Easy! If the noun ends with -a- it's feminine, if it ends with -o- it's masculine.Feminine nouns: Casa, Scuola, MammaMasculine nouns: Uomo, Gatto, FuocoWhat about those names that end with -e- then? It usually means they are a masculine noun.E.g. Il Fiore, Il Presidente, Il MareItalian, however, like any language, has its exceptions. Look at these:Televisione -- it's feminine Assistente -- Can be masculine OR feminine. (L'assistente)Dottore -- It's masculineIn this case, the only way to learn whether a singular noun is masculine or feminine is by consulting a dictionary.Remember, the more words you come across, the more you use them when you speak, the easier it will become to 'intuitively' know these facts about the language. As one of my favourite teachers used to say: 'Languages are alive. They don't always respond to hard and fast rules. The only way to hone them, is by using them".

Answered by Matteo P. Italian tutor

2407 Views

See similar Italian A Level tutors

Related Italian A Level answers

All answers ▸

Cosa causa i litigi tra i figli ed i genitori?


When does the past participle change form if conjugated with the verb avere?


How do I write conditional sentences in Italian?


Translate the following sentence into Italian: I should have known that it was not the right choice. This work does not inspire me, therefore I am going to change career path. I hope that my parents will be proud of me, instead of judging me.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences