Italian Phrase
Sì, quella è la mia borsa.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that the bag being pointed at belongs to them. It is a straightforward affirmation and identification sentence.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks whose bag it is, or when you need to point out that a particular bag is yours in a conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sìquellaèlamiaborsa
Sì (affirmation)
Used to answer positively to a yes/no question, similar to 'yes' in English.
Quella (demonstrative pronoun)
Feminine singular form of 'that one', agrees in gender and number with the noun it replaces.
è (verb essere)
Third‑person singular present of 'to be', used for identification or description.
la (definite article)
Feminine singular definite article, used before a noun that is known to the listener.
mia (possessive adjective)
Feminine singular form of 'my', must agree with the noun it modifies.
borsa (noun)
Feminine noun meaning 'bag', 'purse' or 'shopping bag' depending on context.
🗨In Conversation
Scusa, quella è la tua borsa?
Excuse me, is that your bag?
Sì, quella è la mia borsa.
Yes, that is my bag.
✕Common Mistakes
Sì, questo è la mia borsa.
Use 'quella' for a bag that is farther away; 'questo' is for something close to the speaker.
Sì, quella è la mio borsa.
Possessive adjectives must agree in gender with the noun; 'borsa' is feminine, so use 'mia'.
Sì, quella è mia borsa.
The article 'la' is required before 'mia borsa' because the noun is definite.
↔Alternatives
Sì, è la mia borsa.
Yes, it's my bag.
Sì, quella è la mia.
Yes, that one is mine.
Sì, quella è la borsa mia.
Yes, that is my bag.
Cultural Tip
In Italian, 'borsa' can refer to a handbag, a school bag, or even a grocery bag, so the exact meaning depends on context. When pointing out an object that is a bit farther away, Italians often use 'quella' rather than 'questa'. Also, keep the gender agreement consistent: 'quella' and 'mia' must match the feminine noun 'borsa'.