Italian Phrase
Ho fallito il compito di matematica.
Meaning
I failed the math test/assignment. The verb "fallire" conveys that the speaker did not achieve a passing result on a school task.
When to use
Use this sentence when you need to explain a poor result on a math homework or exam, typically in a school setting or when discussing grades with teachers, friends, or parents.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Hofallitoilcompitodimatematica
Auxiliary verb (avere)
"Ho" is the first person singular present of "avere", used as the auxiliary for the passato prossimo.
Past participle agreement
"Fallito" is the past participle of "fallire"; with "avere" it does not agree with the subject.
Definite article
"Il" is the masculine singular definite article that matches "compito".
Prepositional phrase
"Di matematica" specifies the subject matter of the assignment.
🗨In Conversation
Come è andato il compito di matematica?
How did the math test go?
Ho fallito il compito di matematica.
I failed the math test.
✕Common Mistakes
Ho falleto il compito di matematica.
The past participle of "fallire" is "fallito", not "falleto".
Sono fallito il compito di matematica.
With "fallire" the auxiliary is "avere", not "essere".
↔Alternatives
Non ho superato il compito di matematica.
I didn't pass the math test.
Ho bocciato il compito di matematica.
I flunked the math test.
Il compito di matematica non è andato bene per me.
The math test didn't go well for me.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, "compito" can refer to both homework and an in‑class test. While "fallire" is perfectly correct, native speakers more often say "bocciare" or "non superare" when talking about failing a school assignment. Choose the verb that matches the formality of the conversation.