Italian Phrase
È una classe grande.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘It is a big class.’ It can refer to the size of a school class, a university lecture group, or any organized learning session.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to comment on how many students are in a class, or when the physical space feels spacious. It works in casual conversation, school‑related discussions, or when describing a workshop you’re attending.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Èunaclassegrande
Essere (è)
‘È’ is the third‑person singular present of the verb ‘essere’ (to be) and is used for statements about a single subject.
Indefinite article (una)
‘Una’ is the feminine singular indefinite article; it must agree with the gender of the noun that follows.
Noun gender (classe)
‘Classe’ is a feminine noun meaning ‘class’ (as in a group of students).
Adjective placement (grande)
In Italian most adjectives, including ‘grande’, normally follow the noun they modify and agree in gender and number.
🗨In Conversation
Com'è la tua nuova classe?
How is your new class?
È una classe grande.
It’s a big class.
✕Common Mistakes
È un classe grande.
‘Classe’ is feminine, so the article must be ‘una’, not the masculine ‘un’.
È una grande classe.
While ‘grande’ can precede a noun for emphasis, the neutral description normally places it after the noun.
È una classe grandi.
Adjectives must agree in number; ‘grandi’ is plural, but ‘classe’ is singular.
↔Alternatives
È una classe ampia.
It is a spacious class.
È una classe numerosa.
It is a numerous (large) class.
È una classe molto grande.
It is a very big class.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, primary‑school classes usually have 20‑25 pupils, while university lecture halls can hold dozens more. Saying a class is ‘grande’ often hints at a crowded environment, which can affect teaching style and student interaction. If you want to sound more formal, you might say ‘una classe numerosa’ rather than just ‘grande’.