Altered Words in Italian: Parole Alterate

The video tutorial explains the use of Italian suffixes to modify nouns, adjectives, adverbs, and even verbs. It covers four main types of suffixes: diminutivo for smallness, vezzeggiativo for cuteness, accrescitivo for largeness, and dispregiativo for unpleasantness. The tutorial provides examples and practice exercises, emphasizing the idiomatic nature of these suffixes and advising caution for beginners. It also touches on altering adverbs and adjectives, and briefly mentions other suffixes with interfixes.

What is a key characteristic of Italian suffixes that beginners should be cautious about?

• They are only used in poetry.

• They are idiomatic and may not apply to all words.

• They change the gender of the word.

• They are always used in formal writing.

What should you do before using Italian suffixes in conversation?

• Avoid them completely.

• Use them freely in any context.

• Only use them in written language.

• Consult a dictionary or native speaker.

What does the 'Diminutivo' suffix in Italian indicate?

• Smallness

• Ugliness

• Cuteness

• Largeness

Which suffix would you use to express affection or endearment in Italian?

• Diminutivo

• Dispregiativo

• Vezzeggiativo

• Accrescitivo

Which suffix would you use to make a word sound more endearing?

• Diminutivo

• Accrescitivo

• Dispregiativo

• Vezzeggiativo

What does the 'Accrescitivo' suffix imply about an object?

• It is cute.

• It is large.

• It is unpleasant.

• It is small.

Which suffix is used to describe something unpleasant or ugly in Italian?

• Diminutivo

• Dispregiativo

• Vezzeggiativo

• Accrescitivo

How can adverbs be altered in Italian?

• By using a different verb.

• By adding a suffix.

• By changing their gender.

• By changing their position in a sentence.

Which of the following is an example of an altered adjective in Italian?

• Librino

• Picolino

• Scarpina

• Ragazzaccio

What is a common feature of altered verbs in Italian?

• They are only used in questions.

• They always end in '-are'.

• They use a special interfix.

• They change the verb tense.