Lesson 13.1: Describing People – From Tall to Talkative 🧍♀️🧍♂️ #
So, you’ve mastered “Ciao, mi chiamo Geoff” — and now it’s time to add a little flair.
Imagine meeting someone new and only being able to say:
“This is… a person.”
Not great, right? Let’s fix that.
The Magic of Adjectives ✨ #
Adjectives are the spice in your sentence soup. Want to say someone is kind, tall, funny, or a bit too loud at parties? You’ll need adjectives.
Examples: #
- Lui è alto. → He is tall.
- Lei è simpatica. → She is nice.
- Viktor è molto paziente. → Viktor is very patient. (Especially when Geoff forgets un’altra volta what “bello” means.)
Agreement Matters! 🧠 #
In Italian, adjectives agree with the gender and number of the noun:
| Noun | Adjective | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Il ragazzo | è alto | The boy is tall |
| La ragazza | è alta | The girl is tall |
| I ragazzi | sono alti | The boys are tall |
| Le ragazze | sono alte | The girls are tall |
Yes, even adjectives need to dress properly.
Useful Adjectives for People #
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| alto/a | tall |
| basso/a | short |
| simpatico/a | nice/friendly |
| gentile | kind/polite |
| divertente | funny |
| timido/a | shy |
| intelligente | intelligent |
| chiacchierone/a | talkative |
Try describing someone you know. (Yes, even your neighbour who waters the plants in their pajamas.)
🎯 Ready to practice? Head over to the exercise and put those adjectives to work!