Italian Phrase
Sì, ho i compiti di storia.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that they have history homework. It’s a straightforward affirmative answer that also specifies the subject of the assignment.
When to use
Use this sentence when someone asks you whether you have homework for a particular subject, or when you want to clarify that you indeed have a history assignment to complete.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sì,hoicompitidistoria.
Sì (affirmation)
Used to answer positively to a yes/no question; it can stand alone or precede a clause.
ho (avere, present)
First‑person singular present of the verb ‘avere’ meaning ‘to have’; used to indicate possession or obligation.
i compiti (plural noun + article)
‘Compiti’ means ‘homework’; the definite article ‘i’ marks the plural masculine form.
di (preposition)
Introduces the subject of the homework, here ‘storia’ (history).
storia (noun)
The school subject ‘history’; remains unchanged after the preposition ‘di’.
🗨In Conversation
Hai i compiti di storia?
Do you have history homework?
Sì, ho i compiti di storia.
Yes, I have history homework.
✕Common Mistakes
Sì, ho il compiti di storia.
‘Compiti’ is plural masculine, so the correct article is ‘i’, not ‘il’.
Sì, ho i compiti di la storia.
After ‘di’ the article contracts; you should say ‘di storia’ (no article) or ‘della storia’ if you mean ‘of the history’.
Sì, ho i compito di storia.
Singular ‘compito’ would need the singular article ‘il’; the plural form ‘compiti’ requires ‘i’.
↔Alternatives
Sì, devo fare i compiti di storia.
Yes, I have to do history homework.
Sì, ho dei compiti di storia.
Yes, I have some history homework.
Sì, ho compiti di storia.
Yes, I have history homework.
Cultural Tip
In Italian schools ‘compiti’ are usually assigned every day and are often discussed at the kitchen table. When talking about homework, Italians often specify the subject (e.g., ‘i compiti di matematica’) to make clear what needs to be done. Using the definite article ‘i’ implies a specific set of assignments already known to the listener.