Italian Sentence Analyser

Use this page to analyse and learn Italian text. You can copy text into the box below or get a random sentence from our database. Press the Analyse button to get translations of the text and words.

e
1. conj. and
il
1. art. the
boscaiolo
1. n. woodcutter
2. n. forester
su
1. adv. up, upstairs
2. interj. come on!
3. prep. on, upon, onto, on top
Lezione d'inglese numero 1: Il libro è sulla tavola. - English lesson number 1: The book is on the table.
4. prep. over
L'orologio sul polsino della camicia era il marchio di fabbrica di Gianni Agnelli. - The watch over the shirt cuff was Gianni Agnelli's trademark.
5. prep. about, on
Gli italiani non sono d'accordo su molte cose sul come cucinare la pasta e soprattutto sul condimento. - Italians don't agree on many things about how to cook pasta and especially on the sauce.
6. prep. above
La Paz, che sorge a circa 3600 metri sul livello del mare, è la più alta capitale del mondo. - La Paz, which lies about 3600 metres above sea level, is the world's highest capital city.
7. prep. in, out of
Un europeo su cinque avrà più di 65 anni entro il 2025. - One in five Europeans will be more than 65 years old by year 2025.
nelle
1. contraction. contraction of in le; in the
in
1. prep. in
Ho qualcosa in tasca. - I have got something in my pocket.
Partirò in primavera. - I will be leaving in spring.
Vado in quinta elementare. - I'm in fifth grade of elementary school.
2. prep. to
Sono andato in panetteria. - I went to the bakery.
Vado in quinta elementare. - I go to fifth grade of elementary school.
3. prep. into
4. prep. by
Vado a scuola in autobus. - I go to school by bus.
5. prep. on
Ho messo un cappello in testa. - I put a hat on my head.
Metti il pane in tavola. - Put the bread on the table.
le
1. art. the
2. pron. (accusative) them (third-person plural feminine)
Le ho viste. - I saw them.
3. pron. (dative) her, to her
Le ho detto che la amo. - I told her that I love her.
Le ho dato la lettera. - I gave her the letter.
4. pron. (dative) you, to you (term of respect)
Non le ho detto il mio nome. - I didn't tell you my name.
Le ho dato la lettera. - I gave you the letter.
foreste
1. n. plural of foresta
foresta
1. n. forest
che
1. pron. (interrogative) what
2. pron. (relative) who; whom; which; (ngd, nominative and accusative case)
3. conj. that
4. conj. than
5. conj. when
6. det. some (informal) A remarkable (some party - che festa - che bambola!)
con
1. prep. with, together
2. prep. (rowing) coxed
La
1. pron. (formal) alternative case form of la (you)
2. art. the
3. pron. (accusative) her, it
La vedo. - I see her.
4. pron. (accusative, formal) you (term of respect)
La vedo. - I see you.
Scusi se la disturbo. - Sorry to bother you.
5. n. (music) la (musical note)
6. n. (music) A (musical note and scale)
mano
1. n. (anatomy) hand
2. n. band, company (Boccaccio; v. manus)
3. n. round
saluta
1. v. third-person singular present indicative of salutare
2. v. second-person singular imperative of salutare
salutare
1. adj. healthy, wholesome, beneficial
2. v. to welcome, to greet, to salute
3. v. to see off, to say goodbye
4. v. to give somebody's regards to somebody, remember somebody to somebody
lo
1. art. (ngd, The form of m, it, il) that is used before the so-called impure consonants, that is, s+consonant (it, l'; the
l’osso - the bone
lo stato - the state
lo zio - the uncle
2. pron. (accusative) him
Lo conosci? - Do you know him?
3. pron. (accusative) it, this or that thing
Quando te lo diedi. - When I gave it to you.
fa
1. adv. ago
2. n. (music) fa (musical note)
3. n. F (musical note or key)
4. v. third-person singular present indicative of fare
5. v. second-person singular imperative of fare
fare
1. v. to do
2. v. to make
3. v. to act
4. v. to get someone to be something
5. n. manner, way
con
1. prep. with, together
2. prep. (rowing) coxed
parole
1. n. plural of parola
Ci vogliono fatti e non parole. - Action is needed, not words.
2. n. (music) lyrics, words
Musica di Paolo, parole di Lorenzo - Music by Paolo, lyrics by Lorenzo.
parola
1. n. word (distinct unit of language).
Ci vogliono fatti e non parole. - Action is needed, not words.
2. n. word (something promised).
Ti do la mia parola d'onore. - I give you my word of honour.
3. n. speech (the ability to use vocalisations to communicate).
L'uomo è dotato di parola. - Man is endowed with (the gift of) speech.
4. n. instruction or truth
La parola del Vangelo. - Gospel truth.
tutto
1. adj. all
2. pron. everything, all
3. pron. anything
4. adv. entirely, quite
5. adv. all over
6. n. whole
La
1. pron. (formal) alternative case form of la (you)
2. art. the
3. pron. (accusative) her, it
La vedo. - I see her.
4. pron. (accusative, formal) you (term of respect)
La vedo. - I see you.
Scusi se la disturbo. - Sorry to bother you.
5. n. (music) la (musical note)
6. n. (music) A (musical note and scale)
opposto
1. v. past participle of opporre (feminine: opposta, masculine plural: opposti, feminine plural: opposte)
2. adj. opposite, facing, obverse
3. adj. conflicting
4. n. opposite
5. n. reverse
opporre
1. v. to put forward, raise (points of view, arguments)
2. v. to oppose
3. v. to counter, refute
di
1. prep. (ngd, Used to indicate possession, after the thing owned and before the owner); ’s
L’ira di Apollo - The wrath of Apollo
la coda del cane - the dog’s tail
Canto dello sciatore - Song of the skier
Dichiarazione Universale dei Diritti dell’Uomo - Universal declaration of the Rights of the Man
Simbolo degli Apostoli - Signs of the Apostles
Manifesto della cucina futurista - Manifesto of the futurist kitchen
Dei delitti e delle pene - Of the crimes and of the punishments
2. prep. from
Lei è di Monreale in Sicilia, ma adesso vive a Roma - She's from Monreale in Sicily, but she now lives in Rome
3. prep. ’s
La mia canzone preferita degli U2? 'One' ! - My favorite song by U2? 'One'!
La Divina Commedia di Dante Alighieri - The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri
4. prep. than
Jack è più alto di sua moglie, Joan. - Jack is taller than his wife, Joan.
Biden ha detto che l'economia USA è in condizioni peggiori di quanto pensasse - Biden says US economy is in worse shape than he thought.
5. prep. (ngd, Used in superlative forms); in, of
Pont Neuf è il più antico ponte di Parigi - Pont Neuf is the oldest bridge in Paris.
6. prep. about, on, concerning
Euclide scrisse diversi libri di matematica. - Euclid wrote many books on mathematics.
Parliamo di sentimenti. - Let's talk about feelings.
7. prep. (ngd, Expresses composition); of, made of, in or more often omitted
Sei Nazioni: la Scozia gioca con l'Italia in un incontro decisivo per il cucchiaio di legno. - Six Nations: Scotland meet Italy today in a wooden-spoon decider.
Ho comprato una collana d'oro bianco. - I bought a white gold necklace.
8. prep. (followed by an infinitive) to or omitted
Lei ha detto di non preoccuparsi. - She said not to worry.
Che devo fare se penso di avere un virus nel mio computer? - What should I do if I believe I have a virus on my computer?
9. prep. (ngd, Used with the definite article in partitive constructions); some
Vuoi dell'acqua? - Would you like some water?
10. prep. ngd, Used in some expressions in a partitive-like function, often without article.
penso di sì - I think so
niente di meglio - nothing better
Che c’è di nuovo? - What's new?
quelle
1. adj. feminine plural of quello
2. pron. feminine plural of quello
del
1. contraction. contraction of ; of the, from the (+ a masculine noun in singular).
di
1. prep. (ngd, Used to indicate possession, after the thing owned and before the owner); ’s
L’ira di Apollo - The wrath of Apollo
la coda del cane - the dog’s tail
Canto dello sciatore - Song of the skier
Dichiarazione Universale dei Diritti dell’Uomo - Universal declaration of the Rights of the Man
Simbolo degli Apostoli - Signs of the Apostles
Manifesto della cucina futurista - Manifesto of the futurist kitchen
Dei delitti e delle pene - Of the crimes and of the punishments
2. prep. from
Lei è di Monreale in Sicilia, ma adesso vive a Roma - She's from Monreale in Sicily, but she now lives in Rome
3. prep. ’s
La mia canzone preferita degli U2? 'One' ! - My favorite song by U2? 'One'!
La Divina Commedia di Dante Alighieri - The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri
4. prep. than
Jack è più alto di sua moglie, Joan. - Jack is taller than his wife, Joan.
Biden ha detto che l'economia USA è in condizioni peggiori di quanto pensasse - Biden says US economy is in worse shape than he thought.
5. prep. (ngd, Used in superlative forms); in, of
Pont Neuf è il più antico ponte di Parigi - Pont Neuf is the oldest bridge in Paris.
6. prep. about, on, concerning
Euclide scrisse diversi libri di matematica. - Euclid wrote many books on mathematics.
Parliamo di sentimenti. - Let's talk about feelings.
7. prep. (ngd, Expresses composition); of, made of, in or more often omitted
Sei Nazioni: la Scozia gioca con l'Italia in un incontro decisivo per il cucchiaio di legno. - Six Nations: Scotland meet Italy today in a wooden-spoon decider.
Ho comprato una collana d'oro bianco. - I bought a white gold necklace.
8. prep. (followed by an infinitive) to or omitted
Lei ha detto di non preoccuparsi. - She said not to worry.
Che devo fare se penso di avere un virus nel mio computer? - What should I do if I believe I have a virus on my computer?
9. prep. (ngd, Used with the definite article in partitive constructions); some
Vuoi dell'acqua? - Would you like some water?
10. prep. ngd, Used in some expressions in a partitive-like function, often without article.
penso di sì - I think so
niente di meglio - nothing better
Che c’è di nuovo? - What's new?
il
1. art. the
pastore
1. n-m. shepherd
2. n-m. minister, pastor, parson (a protestant minister)
3. n-m. plural of pastora
che
1. pron. (interrogative) what
2. pron. (relative) who; whom; which; (ngd, nominative and accusative case)
3. conj. that
4. conj. than
5. conj. when
6. det. some (informal) A remarkable (some party - che festa - che bambola!)
da
1. prep. from
Giacomino da Verona - Giacomino from Verona
interviste dal libro - interviews from the book
traduzione dall’“Inferno” di Dante - translation from Dante’s ‘Inferno’
Dalla Terra alla Luna - From the Earth to the Moon
2. prep. at
da Giovanni - at Giovanni’s house
3. prep. since
da quando? - since when?
4. prep. to (implying necessity)
Non c'è (niente) da fare - There's nothing to do
5. prep. ngd, Used in some adverbial phrases:
da per tutto/dappertutto/da ogni parte - everywhere
da presso/dappresso - closely
da lontano - from a distance
da solo - by oneself
6. prep. like, as
fare una vita da cani - to live like dogs
correre da matti - to run like crazies
trattare da amico - to treat as a friend
7. v. misspelling of dà
fondo
1. adj. deep
2. n. bottom
3. n. fund
4. n. background
5. n. (athletics) long-distance running
6. n. seat (of trousers)
7. v. first-person singular present of fondare
8. v. first-person singular present of fondere
fondare
1. v. to found, establish, constitute, start, set up, build
2. v. (transitive, figuratively) to found, base, ground
fondere
1. v. to fuse, smelt
2. v. to melt, thaw
3. v. to cast
4. v. to merge, blend
valle
1. n. valley
risponde
1. v. third-person singular present indicative of rispondere
rispondere
1. v. to answer, reply or respond
2. v. (~ a) to correspond to
3. v. (~ di) to be responsible for
al
1. contraction. contraction of a il; to the, at the
2. prep. (cooking, in the singular) with (an ingredient)
risotto al pecorino - rice with pecorino cheese
risotto allo zafferano - rice with saffron
pasta all'aglio - pasta with garlic
a
1. prep. in
2. prep. at
3. prep. to
4. prep. Indicates the direct object, mainly to avoid confusion when it, the subject, or both are displaced, or for emphasis
A me non importa. - To me it doesn’t matter.
A lei non piace, ma a lui piace molto. - She doesn't like it, but he likes it very much.
5. v. misspelling of ha
il
1. art. the
Suo
1. pron. (possessive) yours (formal or polite)
2. adj. (possessive) your (formal or polite)
3. adj. his, her, its
i suoi figli - his/her/its children
le sue macchine - his/her/its cars
casa sua - his/her/its house
suo padre - his/her/its father
4. adj. (often, capitalised) your (polite singular form)
i Suoi figli - your children
le Sue macchine - your cars
casa Sua - your house
Suo padre - your father
5. pron. his, hers, its own.
Sono i suoi - They are his/hers/its own.
6. pron. (often, capitalised) yours (polite singular form)
Sono i Suoi - They are yours.
saluto
1. n. hello, good morning, good night, goodbye, farewell
2. n. greetings, regards
3. n. nod, wave of the hand
4. n. (military) salute
5. n. short visit to a person
6. v. first-person singular present of salutare
salutare
1. adj. healthy, wholesome, beneficial
2. v. to welcome, to greet, to salute
3. v. to see off, to say goodbye
4. v. to give somebody's regards to somebody, remember somebody to somebody

Dictionary entries from Wiktionary