Breakdown of Il nostro progetto futuro è interessante.
essere
to be
interessante
interesting
il progetto
the project
futuro
future
nostro
our
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What does nostro mean in this sentence?
Nostro means our, indicating that the project belongs to the speaker and at least one other person. It’s a masculine singular form because it’s referring to a masculine singular noun (progetto).
Why is the adjective futuro placed after progetto?
In Italian, many adjectives come after the nouns they modify. Futuro (meaning future) typically follows the noun in this context. Some Italian adjectives can appear either before or after the noun, but their position can subtly change the nuance. Here, saying progetto futuro emphasizes what kind of project it is (a future one).
Is it correct to say Il nostro futuro progetto instead?
It’s understandable but less common. Placing futuro before progetto can sound more stylistic or emphasize the futurity. Normally, progetto futuro is the standard word order.
Can nostro change form in other contexts?
Yes. If the noun were feminine, you would use nostra (e.g., la nostra idea), and for plural nouns, you would use nostri (masculine plural) or nostre (feminine plural). The form must agree in gender and number with the noun.
Why is è used here instead of other verbs?
È is the third-person singular form of the verb essere (to be). It’s used for descriptions or states of being in Italian, so it conveys what the project is—in this case, it is interesting.
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