How do you say "backpack" in Italian?

In Italian, "backpack" is lo zaino. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

lo zaino is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Italian pronunciation rules.

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Questions about lo zaino

How do you say "backpack" in Italian?

In Italian, "backpack" is lo zaino. It is a noun. The word is spelled lo zaino and pronounced as written, following Italian pronunciation rules.

Is lo zaino masculine or feminine?

Italian nouns are either masculine or feminine. The gender of lo zaino is reflected in its article: il/lo (masculine) or la (feminine).

How is lo zaino used in a sentence?

Use lo zaino as you would use the equivalent noun in English. In Italian, word order and agreement rules determine how lo zaino fits into a sentence.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Italian language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.