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How do you say "herb" in Italian?
l' erba
In Italian, "herb" is l' erba.
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Pronunciation
When you say erba, split it e-rba and accent e.
Grammar notes
l' erba is feminine. Its plural is erbe.
Example sentence
Un'erba fresca aggiungeva sapore al piatto.
A fresh herb added flavour to the dish.
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How to remember l' erba
Turn "A fresh herb added flavour to the dish." into a quick mental snapshot and tag it with the word erba.
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- pancake la frittella
- omelet l' omelette
- broth il brodo
- gravy il sugo
- sauce la salsa
- dressing il condimento
- marinade la marinata
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Questions about l' erba
How do you pronounce l' erba?
When you say erba, split it e-rba and accent e.
Is l' erba masculine or feminine?
l' erba is feminine. l' erba is feminine. Its plural is erbe.
How is l' erba used in Italian?
l' erba is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Un'erba fresca aggiungeva sapore al piatto. (A fresh herb added flavour to the dish.).
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