è
is
The word 'è' is the Italian equivalent of the English verb 'is'. It is used to link a subject to a predicate, expressing a state of being or a characteristic of the subject. For example, 'Lei è una studentessa' translates to 'She is a student'.
Example sentences using: è
Il libro è sul tavolo
The book is on the table
This is a simple sentence demonstrating the use of 'è' to denote the location of something. 'Il libro' means 'the book', 'è' is 'is', and 'sul tavolo' translates to 'on the table'.
Mario è un buon amico
Mario is a good friend
This sentence shows the use of 'è' to describe a particular person or thing. 'Mario' is a common Italian name, 'è' is 'is', and 'un buon amico' means 'a good friend'.
Oggi è lunedì
Today is Monday
This example uses 'è' to indicate the day of the week. 'Oggi' translates to 'today', 'è' is 'is', and 'lunedì' is 'Monday'.