Italian Phrase
Si accettano animali in questo appartamento?
Meaning
This question asks whether pets are allowed in the specific apartment you are looking at. It uses a polite, neutral tone suitable for a rental inquiry.
When to use
Use this sentence when you are touring a flat, reading a rental ad, or speaking with a landlord/agent to clarify the pet policy before signing a lease.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Siaccettanoanimaliinquestoappartamento?
Impersonal passive (si)
The particle 'si' creates an impersonal passive construction, equivalent to 'are ... accepted' in English.
Verb agreement
'accettano' is the third‑person plural present of 'accettare' and must agree with the plural noun 'animali'.
Demonstrative adjective
'questo' modifies 'appartamento' and must match its gender (masculine) and number (singular).
Prepositional phrase
'in questo appartamento' indicates the location where the rule applies.
🗨In Conversation
Scusi, si accettano animali in questo appartamento?
Excuse me, are pets allowed in this apartment?
Sì, gli animali sono benvenuti, ma c'è un piccolo deposito extra per la pulizia.
Yes, pets are welcome, but there is a small extra deposit for cleaning.
✕Common Mistakes
Si accetta animali in questo appartamento?
The verb must agree with the plural noun; use 'accettano' not 'accetta'.
Si accettano animali in questa appartamento?
If you refer to a feminine noun like 'casa', you would say 'questa casa'.
Si accettano animale in questo appartamento?
Use the plural 'animali' because the verb is plural; singular would require 'si accetta animale'.
↔Alternatives
Gli animali sono ammessi in questo appartamento?
Are animals permitted in this apartment?
È possibile tenere animali domestici qui?
Is it possible to keep pets here?
Posso portare il mio cane in questo appartamento?
Can I bring my dog into this apartment?
Cultural Tip
In Italy many landlords differentiate between "animali" (any animal) and "animali domestici" (pets). When you ask, it’s polite to specify the type of pet (cane, gatto) and be ready to discuss a possible extra deposit or cleaning fee, which is common practice.