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How do you say "blackboard" in Italian?
la lavagna
In Italian, "blackboard" is la lavagna.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced lah-VAHN-yah. Three syllables, stress on the first. The 'a' sounds are open.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun. Article: la lavagna. Plural: le lavagne. Literally means chalkboard but used for both types.
Example sentence
L'insegnante scrive sulla lavagna.
The teacher writes on the blackboard.
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How to remember la lavagna
Lavagna is a board for writing, originally a slate blackboard used with chalk.
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Questions about la lavagna
How do you say "blackboard" in Italian?
In Italian, "blackboard" is la lavagna. It is a noun.
Is la lavagna masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun. Article: la lavagna. Plural: le lavagne. Literally means chalkboard but used for both types.
How is la lavagna used in a sentence?
Use la lavagna as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'insegnante scrive sulla lavagna. (The teacher writes on the blackboard.).
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