Breakdown of La selezione inizia domani mattina alle nove.
la mattina
the morning
domani
tomorrow
iniziare
to start
alle
at
Questions & Answers about La selezione inizia domani mattina alle nove.
Why is it la selezione and not just selezione?
La is the definite article, meaning the.
So la selezione = the selection.
In Italian, articles are often used more regularly than in English. In a sentence like this, if you are talking about a specific event or process, Italian normally includes the article.
- la = the for a singular feminine noun
- selezione is feminine singular, so it takes la
What exactly does selezione mean here?
Selezione literally means selection, but depending on context it could refer to things like:
- a selection process
- tryouts
- an audition
- a recruitment round
- a screening
So the exact English translation depends on the situation, but grammatically it is just a normal feminine noun meaning selection.
Why is it inizia? What form is that?