What are modal verbs in Italian? Modal verbs - potere (can), volere (want) and dovere (must) - are key to expressing yourself in Italian. These verbs allow you to express possibilities, desires and obligations, making them essential tools for anyone learning the language. Thanks to these verbs, you can construct more complex and precise sentences, even at beginner level. Let us now look at the characteristics of each verb, keeping in mind that these modal verbs are irregular and do not follow the typical conjugation patterns of regular verbs. Potere - To express possibility or permission The verb potere is used to indicate that an action is possible , or to ask for or give permission . Examples with Potere: Posso aprire la finestra? (May I open the window?) - Permission Non posso venire domani. (I can't come tomorrow.) - Possibility Puoi aiutarmi? ( Can you help me?) - Possibility Conjugation of Potere (Present tense) Person Form io posso...
When we ask questions in Italian, interrogative pronouns help us to find out specific information: who (chi) is involved, what (che cosa) is happening, where (dove), when (quando) or why (perché). In this article we will look at the most common interrogative pronouns and see how they are used in everyday sentences. We will also look at some regional and register variations. What are interrogative pronouns? Interrogative pronouns are words that take the place of the subject or object of a sentence when we ask a question. Here are the most common ones: Chi? - Used to ask about people. For example: Chi è il tuo amico? Che cosa? / Cosa? / Che? - Used to ask about things or actions. The three forms are interchangeable, but with some differences in usage and register. For example: Che cosa fai oggi? Cosa fai oggi? Che fai oggi? Quale? / Quali? - Used to ask for a choice between several options. Which is gender-invariant , but changes between singular an...