How do you say "hen" in Italian?

In Italian, "hen" is la gallina. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

la gallina is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Italian pronunciation rules.

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Questions about la gallina

How do you say "hen" in Italian?

In Italian, "hen" is la gallina. It is a noun. The word is spelled la gallina and pronounced as written, following Italian pronunciation rules.

Is la gallina masculine or feminine?

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

How is la gallina used in a sentence?

Use la gallina as you would use the equivalent noun in English. In Italian, word order and agreement rules determine how la gallina 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.