Learn Italian: La casa è molto tranquilla.

La casa è molto tranquilla.

The house is very quiet.

Breakdown of La casa è molto tranquilla.

Questions & Answers about La casa è molto tranquilla.

Why does the word for quiet end in "-a" (tranquilla) instead of "-o" (tranquillo)?

Tranquilla is an adjective describing the noun casa (house). Since casa is a feminine singular word, the adjective must match it. Adjectives that normally end in -o change their ending to -a for feminine singular nouns.

If the house is feminine, why doesn't molto change to molta?

Here, molto is acting as an adverb meaning "very", and it describes the adjective tranquilla. Adverbs never change their endings. Molto only changes its ending (to molta, molti, or molte) when it acts as an adjective meaning "a lot of" or "many" describing a noun directly.

How do I pronounce the "qu" in tranquilla?

The "qu" in Italian sounds just like the "qu" in the English word "quick" (a "kw" sound). Also, remember to hold the double "l" slightly longer than you would a single "l" in English.

Can tranquilla be used to describe people too?

Yes! You can use tranquillo or tranquilla to describe a person who is calm, relaxed, or easygoing.