#248: Italian Nouns That Change Gender from Singular to Plural

Some Italian nouns are masculine in the singular, and become feminine in the plural. This pattern is not very common, but it appears in everyday words like body parts.

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Two Main Takeaways

  • These nouns often go from the “-o” ending in the singular form, to “-a” in the plural form.
  • The article and adjectives used with these nouns must agree with the masculine singular form or the feminine plural form.

Links Mentioned and Other Resources

  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #212: Italian Masculine Words Ending in “-E”.
  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #208: Irregular Masculine Words Ending in “-Ma”.
  • 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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