#256: Collective Nouns in Italian

Collective nouns in Italian are singular words that refer to a group of people, animals, or things. Even though they describe multiple individuals, they are treated grammatically as singular.

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Two Main Takeaways

  • To remember what collective nouns are, think of the group as one single unit. Remembering this will help you avoid common agreement mistakes and make your Italian correct.
  • Common collective nouns in Italian are “la famiglia”, “la gente”, and “la folla”.

Links Mentioned and Other Resources

  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #248: Italian Nouns That Change Gender from Singular to Plural.
  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #209: How to Conjugate Reflexive Verbs in the Future Tense.
  • 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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