"Where is my sister?"

Translation: Dov'è mia sorella?

[marianosman]

Why is "Dov'è la mia sorella" incorrect?

[royastar]

when talking about immediate family members, you don't need the "la" or "il"
it's just "mio fratello" or "mia sorella"

[MrSunshine251]

Thanks royastar. Is it prohibited or just not really required?

[GregDAugustine]

but "i mieie genitori" is correct?

[RemyJurrie]

Also does it apply for plurals? I wrote 'mie figlie non mangiono formaggio' to another question and it was turned down. Or do daughters for some reason not fall into the 'close relatives'-category?

[JonMiller00]

Plurals take the definite article. So "mia figlia" but "le mie figlie."

[davecms]

Can someone answer Jason?

[MrSunshine251]

We'll see Dave!

[James48550]

Not specifically, I think it depends on the region. For example, in Tuscany it's completely normal to add 'la' or 'il'... as such "Dov'è la mia sorella?" is completely fine to say and should be an accepted answer. Flagged with Duolingo.

[Ftreviso]

Thank you, I had the same question.

[bonebones]

If I am thinking in Italian, I would always think 'Dov'è la mia sorella'. It is 100% fine. It is like saying 'where is that sister of mine?'

[pietervanw]

I have the same question...

[zmartusya]

But i belueve that "la mia sorella" should work as well. You do not need an article but are you prohibited to use it?

[Agvalls]

I have the same question

[Linda99999]

Why is dov'è wrong? It says it should be dove sta.

[gbs.moraes98]

14.02.2021 dov'è is accepted

[MartyHulskemper]

Same problem here. First you are told to use an article (la mia camicia), while subsequently being punished for using without being instructed as to why.

[Joeman2003]

What is the difference between dove and dov'è

[MartyHulskemper]

Dove = where
Dove+è => Dov'è = where is
Dove sono = where are

It's just a contraction of 'dove é".

[bonebones]

dove = where are my / your / our / their / the |
dov'e = where is my / your / our / their / the

[stupendissimo]

When the possessive refers to a singular noun indicating kinship, such as: "padre" (father), "madre" (mother), "fratello" (brother), "zio" (uncle), etc...

But...
- With "mamma" (mom) and "papà"/"babbo" (dad) the article is required.
- The adjective "loro" is always preceded by the article.
- If the noun indicating kinship is altered, the article is always required.
- When an adjective of quality and the possessive refers to the same noun, the articles is always required.
See http://www.arnix.it/free-italian/italian-grammar/possessive-adjectives-in-italian.php

[stupendissimo]

That should read, "The article is required except when the possessive refers to a singular noun indicating kinship..." Follow the link above to read the exceptions to this rule.

[pag19]

really helpful. thanks

[DanJSDK]

Blast. I could avoid using accents until now...

[ChuckFalzo]

So "dov'è mia sorella" Is correct, but earlier "Mamma, dov'è Papà" was marked incorrect, Duo said it should have been "il Papà." Is Duo wrong or is there a distinction I'm missing?

[James48550]

Duo is wrong, both should be accepted in both cases.

[Chirlu1]

Dov`è la mia sorella? Why it is wrong?
Dov´è mia sorella/ Dove sono "i" tuoi bambini // Is right!!

[X-Lydia]

Tua sorella è Samantha Mulder?