In Italian language the name is preceded by the article.
Article agree in gender and number with the name covered.
The definitive article determines and enphasises a noun.
| Singular | Plural | Initial sound | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masculine | il | i | + consonant |
| lo | gli | + sc |
|
| l' | gli | + vowel | |
| Feminine | la | le | + consonant |
| l' | le | + vowel |
The indefinite article indicates a generic noun.
| Singular | Initial sound | |
|---|---|---|
| Masculine | un | + consonant + vowel |
| uno | + s |
|
| Feminine | una | + consonant |
| un' | + vowel |