Word
Gli studenti richiedenti l'esonero non pagano la retta.
Meaning
The students requesting the exemption do not pay the tuition fee.
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Breakdown of Gli studenti richiedenti l'esonero non pagano la retta.
non
not
lo studente
the student
pagare
to pay
richiedere
to require
Questions & Answers about Gli studenti richiedenti l'esonero non pagano la retta.
Why is "richiedenti" used here instead of a "che" clause, and does it change form?
Richiedenti is the present participle of richiedere. In formal or bureaucratic Italian, it frequently replaces a relative clause like che richiedono (who request). Because it acts as an adjective here, it must agree with the noun it modifies. Like all adjectives ending in -e, it takes an -i in the plural, matching both masculine and feminine plural subjects.
Why can't I use the gerund "richiedendo" since the English translation is "requesting"?
In Italian, the gerund (richiedendo) cannot act as an adjective modifying a noun. It is used for adverbial clauses (meaning "by requesting" or "while requesting") or to form continuous tenses like stanno richiedendo. To directly describe a noun like Gli studenti, you must use the present participle (richiedenti) or a standard relative clause.
What does "esonero" mean in this specific academic context?
Esonero translates to "exemption" or "waiver." In Italian universities, it usually refers to an exemption from paying tuition fees based on income or merit. It can also refer to being excused from a specific exam or part of a course.