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"Homework" in Italian: compiti
i compiti
Homework in Italian is i compiti (KOM-pee-tee), masculine plural. Fare i compiti means to do homework. Singular un compito is one assignment.
After school
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How to pronounce compiti
Say it
KOM-pee-tee
/ˈkom.pi.ti/
Compiti stresses KOM: KOM-pee-tee. Soft c. Final i is clear.
"Homework" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| i compiti | homework Default plural noun. | Default plural noun. |
| fare i compiti | to do homework Kids and students. | Kids and students. |
| un compito | an assignment One piece of work. | One piece of work. |
| compiti per casa | homework (for home) Teacher phrase. | Teacher phrase. |
How to use compiti in real life
- 1After school
Prima i compiti, poi la PlayStation.
Homework first, then the PlayStation.
I compiti.
- 2Parent check-in
Hai fatto i compiti di matematica?
Have you done the maths homework?
I compiti.
- 3Library
Resto qui a finire un compito difficile.
I'm staying here to finish a hard assignment.
Un compito.
Mistakes English speakers make with compiti
Incorrect: Devo fare il homework.
Correct: Devo fare i compiti.
Use i compiti, plural.
Incorrect: La compiti è lunga.
Correct: I compiti sono lunghi. / Il compito è lungo.
Masculine plural i compiti.
Good to know
Fare i compiti is the after-school battle cry. Teachers write compiti per casa on the board without drama.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Sunday afternoon at home
ChatPal
Hai ancora molti compiti?
Do you still have a lot of homework?
You
Sì, due compiti di storia.
Yes, two history assignments.
ChatPal
Finisco i miei compiti e poi usciamo.
I'll finish my homework and then we'll go out.
You
Affare fatto.
Deal.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Homework" in Italian
How do I say homework?
I compiti.
Do homework?
Fare i compiti.
One assignment?
Un compito.
Why plural?
Italian usually talks about homework as i compiti.
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