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How do you say "cufflink" in Italian?
il gemello
In Italian, "cufflink" is il gemello.
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Pronunciation
When you say gemello, split it ge-me-llo and accent me. Hold the double ll a beat longer than you would in English.
Grammar notes
il gemello is masculine. Its plural is gemelli.
Example sentence
Si allacciò un gemello d'argento alla manica.
He fastened a silver cufflink to his sleeve.
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How to remember il gemello
Whenever you think of "He fastened a silver cufflink to his sleeve.", let gemello be the word that pops up first.
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- apron il grembiule
- brooch la spilla
- anklet la cavigliera
- cotton il cotone
- silk la seta
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Questions about il gemello
How do you pronounce il gemello?
When you say gemello, split it ge-me-llo and accent me. Hold the double ll a beat longer than you would in English.
Is il gemello masculine or feminine?
il gemello is masculine. il gemello is masculine. Its plural is gemelli.
How is il gemello used in Italian?
il gemello is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Si allacciò un gemello d'argento alla manica. (He fastened a silver cufflink to his sleeve.).
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