terza elementare
The English phrase "third grade" is translated into Italian as terza elementare.
In Italy, terza elementare specifically refers to the third year of the scuola primaria (primary school), which typically involves children aged 8 to 9.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a combination of terza (third) and elementare (elementary), referring to the third year of primary school.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is feminine because it modifies the implied noun classe (class), which is feminine.
Did you know?
- In Italy, students in terza elementare often keep a diario which is a specialized school planner that tracks homework and behavior and is officially signed by parents.
- The word 'terza' comes from the Latin 'tertia', meaning 'third', which is also the root for the English word 'tertiary'.
- Italy recently renamed scuola elementare to scuola primaria, but most parents and teachers still use the term elementare in daily conversation.
Examples in context
- Mio figlio è nel terzo anno delle elementari e sta imparando molte cose interessanti.My son is in the third year of elementary school and he is learning many interesting things.
- Ho finito la 3a elementare l'anno scorso e ora sono nella 4a.I finished third grade last year, and now I'm in fourth grade.
- Sono contento perché vado in terza elementare!I'm happy because I'm going to third grade!
- Il tuo nipote è bravo, è già al terzo anno delle elementari?Your nephew is smart, is he already in third grade?
- Sto facendo la 3a elementare in una scuola bilingue.I'm in third grade at a bilingual school.
- Mio fratello è in terza elementare.My brother is in third grade.
- La bambina frequenta la terza elementare.The girl is in third grade.
- L'anno scorso era in seconda, ora è in terza elementare.Last year he was in second grade, now he is in third grade.
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are talking about their children's school progress.
- MatteoTuo figlio è in terza elementare, vero?Your son is in third grade, right?
- MartinaSì, Matteo, ha iniziato proprio questo mese.Yes, Matteo, he started just this month.
- MatteoSi trova bene in terza elementare?Is he doing well in third grade?
- MartinaSì, si diverte molto con i nuovi compagni.Yes, he is having a lot of fun with his new classmates.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries terza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
