Italian Phrase
"Hello" è inglese.
Meaning
This sentence identifies the linguistic origin of the word 'Hello'. It uses the third-person singular form of the verb 'essere' (to be) to categorize the subject as part of the English language.
When to use
Use this phrase when clarifying which language a specific word belongs to. It is a common structure used in language learning environments or translation contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
"Hello"èinglese
è (Verb Essere)
This is the third-person singular present tense of 'essere'. It is essential to include the grave accent to mean 'is'.
inglese (Adjective)
This adjective describes the language. In Italian, adjectives of nationality are generally not capitalized.
🗨In Conversation
Che lingua è "Hello"?
What language is 'Hello'?
"Hello" è inglese.
'Hello' is English.
✕Common Mistakes
"Hello" e inglese.
In Italian, 'è' (is) must have an accent to distinguish it from 'e' (and).
"Hello" sono inglese.
Avoid using the first-person singular or third-person plural; a single word subject requires the third-person singular 'è'.
↔Alternatives
La parola "Hello" è inglese.
The word 'Hello' is English.
"Hello" viene dalla lingua inglese.
'Hello' comes from the English language.
Cultural Tip
In Italian, names of languages and nationalities are not capitalized when used as adjectives or nouns, unlike in English. Therefore, 'inglese' is written with a lowercase 'i' unless it starts a sentence.