Italian: Nationalities & Languages

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In Italian, nationalities function as adjectives. If you are male, you'd say 'americano'; if you are female, it changes to 'americana'. Languages, however, are usually masculine: 'l'italiano'.

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What is "Nationalities & Languages" in Italian?+

In Italian, nationalities function as adjectives. If you are male, you'd say 'americano'; if you are female, it changes to 'americana'. Languages, however, are usually masculine: 'l'italiano'.

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This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.

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