How do you say "chimney" in Italian?

il camino

Noun Masculine

In Italian, "chimney" is il camino.

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Pronunciation

Pronounce camino the way it looks, with the accent landing one syllable before the end.

Grammar notes

il camino is masculine. Its plural is camini.

Example sentence

Il fumo si alzava dal camino.

Smoke rose from the chimney.

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How to remember il camino

Say il camino while picturing "Smoke rose from the chimney" happening right in front of you, that pairing sticks longer than a flashcard.

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Questions about il camino

How do you pronounce il camino?

Pronounce camino the way it looks, with the accent landing one syllable before the end.

Is il camino masculine or feminine?

il camino is masculine. il camino is masculine. Its plural is camini.

How is il camino used in Italian?

il camino is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Il fumo si alzava dal camino. (Smoke rose from the chimney.).

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