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    Italian Articulated Prepositions

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    The document discusses Italian articulated prepositions that are formed when combining the prepositions "di", "a", and "da" with definite articles. It provides examples of how the articulated prepositions are used before nouns depending on their gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural). The articulated prepositions include forms like "del", "della", "dei", "degli", "delle", "dell'", "al", "ai", "agli", "alla", "alle", "all'", "dal", "dai", and "dagli".

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    The document discusses Italian articulated prepositions that are formed when combining the prepositions "di", "a", and "da" with definite articles. It provides examples of how the articulated prepositions are used before nouns depending on their gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural). The articulated prepositions include forms like "del", "della", "dei", "degli", "delle", "dell'", "al", "ai", "agli", "alla", "alle", "all'", "dal", "dai", and "dagli".

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    The document discusses Italian articulated prepositions that are formed when combining the prepositions "di", "a", and "da" with definite articles. It provides examples of how the articulated prepositions are used before nouns depending on their gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural). The articulated prepositions include forms like "del", "della", "dei", "degli", "delle", "dell'", "al", "ai", "agli", "alla", "alle", "all'", "dal", "dai", and "dagli".

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    Italian Articulated Prepositions

    di + il = del
    We use this in the same cases as the prepositon "di" when the noun which follows is
    masculine singular and starts with a consonant.
    Eg. L' onda del mare. / The wave of the sea.
    di + la = della
    We use this in the same cases as the prepositon "di" when the noun which follows is
    feminine singular and starts with a consonant.
    Es: Lo sportello della macchina. / The door of the car.

    di + i = dei
    We use this in the same cases as the prepositon "di" when the noun which follows is
    masculine plural and starts with a consonant.
    Es: Nella maggior parte dei casi. / In most cases.
    di + gli = degli
    We use this in the same cases as the prepositon "di" when the noun which follows is
    masculine plural and starts with a vowel.
    Es: Il fiuto degli animali. / The scent of the animals.
    di + le = delle
    We use this in the same cases as the prepositon "di" when the noun which follows is
    feminine plural and starts with a consonant.
    Es: Il becco delle anatre, il palmo delle mani. / The beak of the ducks, the palm of
    the hands.
    dell'
    We use this in the same cases as the prepositon "del" and "della" when the noun which
    follows starts with a vowel (both masculine and feminine).
    Es: Il biglietto dell' autobus, gli abitanti dell' Africa. / The ticket for the bus, the
    inhabitants of Africa.
    a + il = al
    We use this in the same cases as the prepositon " a" when the noun which follows is
    masculine singular and starts with a consonant.
    Es: Stasera vado al parco. / This evening I'm going to the park.
    a + i = ai
    We use this in the same cases as the prepositon " a" when the noun which follows is
    masculine plural and starts with a consonant.
    Es: Bisogna dirlo ai ragazzi. / It's necessary to tell the guys.
    a + gli = agli
    We use this in the same cases as the prepositon " a" when the noun which follows is
    masculine plural and starts with a vowel.
    Es: Bisogna dirlo agli operai. / It's necessary to tell the workers.
    a + la = alla
    We use this in the same cases as the prepositon " a" when the noun which follows is
    feminine singular and starts with a consonant.
    Es: Bisogna chiederlo alla maestra. / It's necessary to ask the teacher.
    a + le = alle
    We use this in the same cases as the prepositon " a" when the noun which follows is
    feminine plural and starts with either a consonant or a vowel.
    Es: Bisogna dare da mangiare alle mucche e alle oche. / It's necessary to feed the
    cows and the geese.
    all'
    We use this in the same cases as "alla" and "al" , when the noun which follows starts
    with a vowel.
    Es: Devi andare all' ospedale, necessario chiedere all' infermiera. / You have to go
    to the hospital, it's necessary to ask the nurse.
    da + il = dal
    We use this in the same cases as "da" when the noun which follows is masculine
    singular and starts with a consonant.
    Es: Il vento che arriva dal mare. / The wind which comes from the sea.

    da + i = dai
    We use this in the same cases as "dal" when the noun which follows is masculine plural
    and starts with a consonant.
    Es: Dai cani e dai gatti. / From dogs and from cats.
    da + gli = dagli
    We use this in the same cases as "dai" when the noun which follows is masculine plural
    and starts with a vowel.
    Es: Dagli animali e dagli uomini. / From animals and from men.

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