Question 1

Why do we use di here instead of che for "than"?

Accepted Answer

When comparing two nouns or pronouns in relation to a single quality (like being fastidioso), Italian uses di. You only use che when comparing two adjectives, two verbs, or when prepositions are involved (like comparing two locations).

Question 2

Why is the word for "that" written as quel instead of quello?

Accepted Answer

When used as an adjective before a noun, quello changes its ending based on the same rules as definite articles. Because you would say il baccano, quello drops the final vowel and becomes quel. If the noun required lo (like zaino), it would stay quello zaino.

Question 3

What kind of noise is a baccano compared to a lamento?

Accepted Answer

A lamento translates to a moan, whine, or ongoing complaint. It is usually an annoying sound a person makes. Baccano means a racket, din, or loud chaotic noise, like a loud party, clashing pots, or a noisy crowd.

Question 4

How would I tell someone to stop making this noise using the verbs of cessation from this lesson (like smetterla)?

Accepted Answer

You can pair verbs like smetterla and piantarla with the preposition con plus a noun to tell someone to cut it out. For example, you could say Piantala con quel baccano! (Stop it with that racket!) or Smettila con questo lamento! (Stop this whining!).

Questo lamento è più fastidioso di quel baccano.

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