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How do you say "goal" in Italian?
l’obbiettivo
In Italian, "goal" is l’obbiettivo.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced oh-bee-et-TEE-voh. Four syllables, stress on the third. Note the double 't' makes one sound.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun. Article: l'obbiettivo (uses l' before vowels). Plural: gli obbiettivi. Note some write 'obiettivo'.
Example sentence
L'obbiettivo della partita è vincere.
The goal of the game is to win.
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How to remember l’obbiettivo
Obbiettivo is an objective or goal. It comes from 'obietto', something aimed at.
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Questions about l’obbiettivo
How do you say "goal" in Italian?
In Italian, "goal" is l’obbiettivo. It is a noun.
How is l’obbiettivo written in Italian?
l’obbiettivo is written using the standard Italian script.
How is l’obbiettivo used in a sentence?
Use l’obbiettivo as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'obbiettivo della partita è vincere. (The goal of the game is to win.).
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