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Oggi sono libero.

Oggi sono libero.
Today I am free.
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Breakdown of Oggi sono libero.

io
I
essere
to be
oggi
today
libero
free

Questions & Answers about Oggi sono libero.

What does oggi mean in the sentence?
Oggi means "today" in English. It establishes the time frame for when the statement applies.
What is the role of sono in this sentence?
Sono is the first person singular present conjugation of the verb essere, which translates as "I am". It expresses the state of being described by the speaker.
Why isn’t the subject pronoun io (meaning "I") included in the sentence?
Italian is a pro-drop language, meaning subject pronouns are often omitted because the verb conjugation (sono) already clearly indicates the subject. Including io is unnecessary for understanding who is speaking.
What does libero mean, and does its form change based on gender?
Libero is an adjective meaning "free." It describes the state of being available or without commitments. If a female speaker were to use this sentence, the adjective would change to libera to agree in gender.
Why is oggi placed at the beginning of the sentence, and is the word order flexible in Italian?
Placing oggi at the beginning emphasizes the time aspect, much like saying "Today, I am free." Italian word order is flexible, and adverbials like time expressions are often positioned at the start to set the context for the rest of the sentence.

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