Proprio

Question 1

When to use proprio as a possessive adjective.

Answer 1

1.) To replace suo/sua/suoi/sue or loro (his, hers, theirs), when the subject is also the possessor.

Marco prese il proprio cappotto. Marco took his (own) coat. Note, “Suo” is still correct.

2.) To replace suo/sua/suoi/suoei or loro in contexts that call for specification.

Mary vede Anna entrare nel proprio ufficio. Mary sees Anna enter her own office (as opposed to someone else’s office).

3.) When the subject of a sentence is indefinite/the verb impersonal.

Occorre chiare la propria posizione. My/Your, etc (depending on context) views need to be made clear.

4.) As an intensifier when combined with other possessive adjective (rare).

Vivo nella mia propria coasa (I live in my own place).

Question 2

Forms of adjective form of proprio

Answer 2

Proprio
Propria
Propri
Proprie

Question 3

How is proprio used as an adjective.

Answer 3

Invariable.

Used as intensifier, adding force to another adjective.

Often translates in English to really, truly, exactly, just, or indeed.

Question 4

Exactly!

Answer 4

Proprio così!

Question 5

Marco is truly tired.

Answer 5

Marco è proprio stanco.

Question 6

I don’t really feel like going out tonight.

Answer 6

Non ho proprio voglia di uscire stasera.

Question 7

Anna arrived just now.

Answer 7

Anna è arrivata proprio ora.

Question 8

Yes, indeed!

Answer 8

Sì, proprio!