NOUNS

Mastering Singular and Plural Forms of Italian Nouns and Adjectives Ending in -e

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One of the common challenges when learning Italian is figuring out how to form plurals, especially for nouns and adjectives that end in -e. Unlike nouns that end in -o (masculine) or -a (feminine), which change to -i and -e respectively, nouns and adjectives ending in -e follow a simpler rule: they all change to -i in the plural, regardless of gender.

In this article, we’ll explain this rule in a straightforward way, with plenty of examples and activities to help reinforce your understanding.