Italian: Possessives with Family
beginnerWhen referring to singular, close family members (like madre, padre, fratello), you don't use the definite article (il/la) before the possessive adjective. Example: 'mio padre' instead of 'il mio padre'.
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What is "Possessives with Family" in Italian?+
When referring to singular, close family members (like madre, padre, fratello), you don't use the definite article (il/la) before the possessive adjective. Example: 'mio padre' instead of 'il mio padr...
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This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.
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