Since becoming a parents (parents), my life has changed dramatically. free time has become a distant dream and each day is a whirlwind of activities and responsibilities. However, despite the challenges, watching my little boy grow and thrive brings me joy and satisfaction that makes every moment worth it.
parents
parents
parents It is a masculine noun with the following definite and indefinite articles. Regardless of the gender of the parent, it is still male.
- parents = parents
- parents = parents
- a parent = a parent
- parent's = some parents
That being said, the female equivalent parents does exist, although it is often used in a sarcastic, joking, or literary manner.
The word comes from Latin Oriswhich is from Guineremeaning produce. If you find it difficult to remember, think of English words genitalsrelating to the reproductive organs involved in becoming a parent, or verb produce.
Important!
Many beginners mistakenly believe that Italian words parents yes relativebut this is actually a classic example fake friends. In Italian, relative method relative or relativesno parents.
My parents bought a house in Sicily.
My parents bought a house in Sicily.
if you want to say parenthoodItalians also use verbs fare (to do) as an alternative become (become) – parenthood.
An interesting quirk of the Italian language is that people often omit the word parents When referring to one's own parents or the parents of the person they are calling or talking about. Instead, they simply say mine (mine), your (your) and your (their). Of course, this abbreviation only works if it is clear whose parents are being discussed.
I'm going to my parents' house tonight (parents) Have dinner.
I'm going to my parents' house for dinner tonight.
In bureaucratic language, parents It can also refer to a person who has parental responsibility for a minor, not necessarily just the biological mother or father.
Heather Broster is a graduate with honors in linguistics from the University of Western Ontario. She is an aspiring polyglot, fluent in English and Italian, as well as varying degrees of fluency in Japanese, Welsh and French. Originally from Toronto, Heather has lived in several countries, notably Italy for six years. Her main research areas are language acquisition, education and bilingual teaching.
