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How do you say "key" in Italian?
la chiave
In Italian, "key" is la chiave.
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Pronunciation
Sound out chiave slowly at first, with the accent landing one syllable before the end.
Grammar notes
la chiave is feminine. Its plural is chiavi.
Example sentence
Girò la chiave nella serratura.
She turned the key in the lock.
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How to remember la chiave
Connect la chiave to the moment in "She turned the key in the lock" so the word has a scene to live in, not just a definition.
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Questions about la chiave
How do you pronounce la chiave?
Sound out chiave slowly at first, with the accent landing one syllable before the end.
Is la chiave masculine or feminine?
la chiave is feminine. la chiave is feminine. Its plural is chiavi.
How is la chiave used in Italian?
la chiave is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Girò la chiave nella serratura. (She turned the key in the lock.).
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