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How do you say "dam" in Italian?
la diga
In Italian, "dam" is la diga.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced DEE-gah. Two syllables, stress on the first. Short and clear with open vowels.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun. Article: la diga. Plural: le dighe. From 'digare', to stem or dam.
Example sentence
La diga produce energia elettrica.
The dam produces electrical energy.
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How to remember la diga
Diga is a dam, a barrier built to hold back water in a river.
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Questions about la diga
How do you say "dam" in Italian?
In Italian, "dam" is la diga. It is a noun.
Is la diga masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun. Article: la diga. Plural: le dighe. From 'digare', to stem or dam.
How is la diga used in a sentence?
Use la diga as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La diga produce energia elettrica. (The dam produces electrical energy.).
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