Breakdown of Il maestro corregge i compiti.
il compito
the assignment
correggere
to correct
il maestro
the primary-school teacher (man)
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Questions & Answers about Il maestro corregge i compiti.
Why use maestro for "teacher" instead of insegnante or professore?
Maestro is specifically used for a primary school (elementary) teacher. An insegnante is a general word for a teacher at any level, while a professore teaches at a middle school, high school, or university.
Why is "homework" translated as plural (i compiti)?
How is the double 'g' in corregge pronounced?
Because the gg is followed by an e, it makes a "soft" sound, like the "j" in the English word "jump". The double consonant means you hold that "j" sound slightly longer than a single "g".
What is the infinitive form of corregge?
The infinitive is correggere (to correct). It is a regular -ere verb in the present tense, which is why the "he/she" form ends in -e (lui corregge). Be careful though, as its past participle is irregular (corretto).