Different types of article

There are two types of article

• the definite article (the) in English. This is used to identify a particular thing or person.
  • I’m going to the supermarket.
  • That’s the woman I was talking to.

• the indefinite article (a) or (an) in English, whose plural is (some) or (any) or no word at all. This is used to refer to something unspecific, or that you do not really know about.
  • Is there a supermarket near her?
  • I need a day off.