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"My father is a fisherman."

Translation:Mio padre è pescatore.

March 20, 2013

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https://www.duolingo.com/profile/Beattie51

    Why is il mio padre wrong? Not sure I understand.

    March 20, 2013
    https://www.duolingo.com/profile/marziotta

      We tend not to use the article in front of possessive adjectives connected to ONE specific relative.

      http://duolingo.com/#/comment/233855 FAQ #1

      March 20, 2013
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