#208: Irregular Masculine Words Ending in “-Ma”

Some Italian nouns, coming from Greek, ending in “-ma” look feminine but are actually masculine. Recognizing this special group helps you avoid common mistakes like “la problema” instead of the correct word “il problema”.

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Two Main Takeaways

  • In most cases masculine words end in “-o”, however there are some masculine words that end in “-a”.
  • Articles and adjectives must agree with the gender of the noun they refer to. These “-ma” words are masculine, so grammar rules require masculine agreement, even if their spelling suggests otherwise.

Links Mentioned and Other Resources

  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #174: Masculine and Feminine Words in Italian.
  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #127: Irregular Adjectives Ending in “-A”.
  • CLICK HERE to get the 30 Key Phrases for Your Italian Vacation guide, covering the most important phrases you need to know before going to Italy.

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