How do you say "duck" in Italian?

In Italian, "duck" is l’anatra. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

l’anatra is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Italian pronunciation rules.

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Questions about l’anatra

How do you say "duck" in Italian?

In Italian, "duck" is l’anatra. It is a noun. The word is spelled l’anatra and pronounced as written, following Italian pronunciation rules.

Is l’anatra masculine or feminine?

Italian nouns are either masculine or feminine. The gender of l’anatra is reflected in its article: il/lo (masculine) or la (feminine).

How is l’anatra used in a sentence?

Use l’anatra as you would use the equivalent noun in English. In Italian, word order and agreement rules determine how l’anatra fits into a sentence.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Italian language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.