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How do you say "boxing" in Italian?
la boxe
In Italian, "boxing" is la boxe.
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Pronunciation
BOH-ksay. Stress BOH. Two syllables, clear. The 'x' makes a 'ks' sound, and final 'e' is a short vowel.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun, plural le boxe. Ends in 'e', which is unusual for feminine. English loanword, treated as feminine.
Example sentence
Amo la boxe.
I love boxing.
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How to remember la boxe
Boxe is a direct English loanword 'box' plus the Italian feminine ending 'e'. It describes the sport of boxing.
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Questions about la boxe
How do you say "boxing" in Italian?
In Italian, "boxing" is la boxe. It is a noun.
Is la boxe masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun, plural le boxe. Ends in 'e', which is unusual for feminine. English loanword, treated as feminine.
How is la boxe used in a sentence?
Use la boxe as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Amo la boxe. (I love boxing.).
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