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3 An o, dotted thus o, has the broad sound of the o in the word
orphan.
4 Another word frequently used in Italian for pencil is " lapis "
(the s pronounced), written the same in the singular as in the
plural.
5 See rule 63, to understand the meaning of the letters in the
darker type.
114.6 Ed, instead of e, may be used before a word beginning with
a vowel, for the sake of euphony. Ex.
" Carlo ed io. "
Charles and I.
7 This word was given in the previous Vocabulary, and, with all
the words which occur in the exercises, is contained in the
General Vocabulary at the end of this grammar .
115. 8 In Italian the definite article must be repeated before each
noun.
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LESSON III.
ON THE MODES OF ADDRESSING PEOPLE IN ITALIAN.
116. The Italians have three ways of addressing one another;
they employ the second person singular, " Tu," thou, or the
second person plural, " Voi," you, or the third person singular,
feminine , " Ella," she.
117. The second person singular, " tu," is used by parents when
they speak to their children, and when husband and wife ,
brothers and sisters speak to one another. This form is used also
when speaking to very intimate friends . Ex.
Amo la tua conversazione .
I like your (thy) conversation .
118. In Italian " tu " is further used, as thou is in English, in
poetry, and sometimes to express anger or scorn towards the
person addressed.
119. The second person plural " voi," is used by ladies and
gentlemen towards their inferiors. It is also employed in
commerce . Ex.
Voi parlate troppo.
You speak too much.
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