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What is the English translation of Il bambino è contento?
It translates to "The child is happy" (or "The boy is happy" when referring specifically to a male child).
Why is the definite article Il used in this sentence?
The article Il is used because bambino is a masculine singular noun. In Italian, masculine nouns that begin with most consonants take the article Il as their standard form.
What role does è play in the sentence?
The word è is the third person singular of the verb essere (to be). It functions as a linking verb that connects the subject (Il bambino) to the adjective (contento), describing the state or condition of the subject.
Why does the adjective contento end in o?
In Italian, adjectives must agree with the noun in gender and number. Since bambino is masculine singular, the adjective contento also takes the masculine singular ending o. If the noun were feminine, the adjective would typically end in a.
Can the subject be omitted in Italian sentences like this one?
Yes, Italian often allows for the omission of subject pronouns because the verb conjugation makes the subject clear. However, in this sentence the subject Il bambino is included either for emphasis or clarity.
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