I nomi del secondo gruppo: -e

Group 1 Nouns have already been introduced, where most singular nouns ending in -o are masculine, while those ending in -a are feminine. However, another group consists of nouns ending in -e in the singular, which can be either masculine or feminine.

Since the gender of nouns ending in -e is not always clear, certain suffixes provide reliable clues. Here are some of the most common endings that help identify the gender of these nouns.

Many nouns in -ore, -ale e -iere are masculine:
attore (actor) (m.)
stivale (boot) (m.)
giardiniere (gardener) (m.)

Many nouns in -ione, -udine e -ice are feminine:
azione (action) (f.)
abitudine (habit, routine) (f.)
attrice (actress) (f.)