Italian Phrase
I genitori possono venire in classe.
Meaning
The sentence states that the parents are allowed or able to come into the classroom. It conveys permission rather than a request, and it is a neutral, factual statement.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing school events such as open days, parent‑teacher meetings, or any situation where you need to confirm that parents may attend a class.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Igenitoripossonovenireinclasse.
Articolo determinativo plurale
‘I’ is the masculine plural definite article, used before plural nouns that begin with a consonant.
Sostantivo plurale
‘genitori’ is the plural form of ‘genitore’ (parent), agreeing with the article ‘I’.
Verbo potere (presente)
‘possono’ is the third‑person plural present of ‘potere’, meaning ‘can’ or ‘are able to’.
Verbo all’infinito
‘venire’ is the infinitive of ‘to come’, used after ‘potere’ to express ability.
Preposizione ‘in’
‘in’ introduces the place where the action happens; here it means ‘in/into’.
Sostantivo singolare femminile
‘classe’ is a feminine singular noun meaning ‘classroom’ or ‘class’.
🗨In Conversation
I genitori possono venire in classe domani?
Can the parents come to class tomorrow?
Sì, l’orario è dalle 10 alle 12.
Yes, the time is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
✕Common Mistakes
I genitori possono andare in classe.
‘Andare’ means ‘to go’, which changes the nuance; the correct verb after ‘potere’ for permission to be present is ‘venire’.
I genitori può venire in classe.
The verb must agree with the plural subject; use ‘possono’ not ‘può’.
I genitori possono venire nella classe.
If you want to stress entering the room, you can say ‘nella classe’, but ‘in classe’ is the standard neutral form.
↔Alternatives
I genitori hanno il permesso di entrare in classe.
The parents have permission to enter the classroom.
I genitori sono invitati in classe.
The parents are invited to the class.
I genitori possono partecipare alla lezione.
The parents can take part in the lesson.
Cultural Tip
In Italian schools, parent‑teacher meetings (‘incontri genitori‑docenti’) are usually scheduled once a term, and open‑class days are less common than in some other countries. When inviting parents, it’s polite to use a formal register and to specify the exact time and location.