# Italian: Nationalities & Languages

Difficulty: beginner

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'.

## Related Vocabulary

| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [americano](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/american.md) | /amerikˈano/ | American |
| [italiano](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/italian.md) | /italiˈano/ | Italian |
| [parlo](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/i-speak.md) | /pˈarlo/ | I speak |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### 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'.

### Is this grammar topic for beginners?

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

## Related Grammar Topics

- [Tu vs. Lei](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/grammar/tu-vs-lei.md) (beginner)
- [Formal vs. Informal Farewells](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/grammar/formal-vs-informal-farewells.md) (beginner)
- [Pure Vowel Sounds](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/grammar/pure-vowel-sounds.md) (beginner)

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