Italian Phrase
La macchina del karaoke è pronta.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that the karaoke machine has been set up and is ready to be used. It conveys a sense of anticipation for a singing session.
When to use
Use this phrase right before you start a karaoke session at a party, a bar, or a private gathering. It’s also handy when you want to let friends know that the equipment is all set and you can begin singing.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lamacchinadelkaraokeèpronta
Definite article (La)
La is the feminine singular definite article, used because macchina is a feminine noun.
Noun gender (macchina)
Macchina means 'machine' and is feminine, so adjectives must agree in gender and number.
Prepositional contraction (del)
Del = di + il. It links the noun karaoke to macchina, meaning 'the karaoke machine' (literally 'the machine of the karaoke').
Verb (è)
È is the third‑person singular present of essere, used here as a linking verb.
Adjective agreement (pronta)
Pronta is the feminine singular form of pronto, matching the gender of macchina.
🗨In Conversation
La macchina del karaoke è pronta.
The karaoke machine is ready.
Perfetto, cominciamo!
Great, let's start!
✕Common Mistakes
La macchina del karaoke è pronto.
Pronto is masculine; the adjective must match the feminine noun macchina.
Del karaoke è pronta.
The article must agree with the noun; you cannot drop "macchina".
È pronta la macchina del karaoke.
While grammatically possible, the usual order in spoken Italian places the subject first: "La macchina del karaoke è pronta."
↔Alternatives
Il karaoke è pronto.
The karaoke is ready.
La macchina per il karaoke è pronta.
The machine for karaoke is ready.
Il dispositivo karaoke è pronto.
The karaoke device is ready.
Cultural Tip
Karaoke is a popular social activity in Italy, especially in bars and private parties. Italians often gather around a "macchina del karaoke" and sing classic Italian pop songs as well as international hits. When speaking, keep a lively tone – the excitement of the moment is part of the fun!