I dati anagrafici indicano la dimora del titolare.

to indicate

Breakdown of I dati anagrafici indicano la dimora del titolare.

• i dati anagrafici: the personal details
• il titolare: the holder
• la dimora: the place of abode

Questions & Answers about I dati anagrafici indicano la dimora del titolare.

What does dati anagrafici mean exactly?

Dati anagrafici is a very common administrative phrase. It usually means personal details or personal identifying information, such as:

• name
• surname
• date of birth
• place of birth
• address or residence details

The adjective anagrafici comes from anagrafe, the official population registry in Italy. So the phrase has a slightly bureaucratic feel.

Why is it i dati and not a singular form?

Because dati is plural.

• il dato = a datum / a piece of information
• i dati = data / details / pieces of information

In everyday Italian, dati is very often used as a normal plural count noun, especially in official language. In this sentence, the idea is that the personal details as a set indicate something.

Why is anagrafici plural?

Because it agrees with dati, which is masculine plural.

Agreement in Italian:

• dato anagrafico = singular masculine
• dati anagrafici = plural masculine

So the adjective changes form to match the noun, just as many Italian adjectives do.

Why does the verb say indicano and not indica?