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Why is il used in this sentence?
In Italian, il is the masculine singular definite article, typically used before masculine nouns starting with a consonant (like progetto). It translates roughly to the in English.
What role does nostro play?
Nostro is a possessive adjective meaning our. It agrees with progetto in gender (masculine) and number (singular), so we say nostro progetto.
Why is buono used after the verb è?
In Italian, many adjectives can come after the verb essere (to be) to describe the subject. Here, buono (good) describes the quality of il nostro progetto.
Does buono need to match progetto in gender and number?
Yes. Since progetto is masculine singular, buono also appears in the masculine singular form. If the word were feminine or plural, the form of the adjective buono would change accordingly.
Could we have used any other similar adjective to say something similar?
Yes. For example, eccellente (excellent) or valido (valid/valuable) would convey a similar positive connotation, though each might subtly change the overall meaning.
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