How do you say "kindergarten" in Italian?

l' asilo

Noun Masculine

In Italian, "kindergarten" is l' asilo.

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Pronunciation

Break asilo into its natural syllables, with the stress falling naturally on the second-to-last syllable.

Grammar notes

l' asilo is masculine. Its plural is asili.

Example sentence

Il bambino ha iniziato l'asilo quest'anno.

The little boy started kindergarten this year.

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How to remember l' asilo

Say l' asilo while picturing "The little boy started kindergarten this year" happening right in front of you, that pairing sticks longer than a flashcard.

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Questions about l' asilo

How do you pronounce l' asilo?

Break asilo into its natural syllables, with the stress falling naturally on the second-to-last syllable.

Is l' asilo masculine or feminine?

l' asilo is masculine. l' asilo is masculine. Its plural is asili.

How is l' asilo used in Italian?

l' asilo is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Il bambino ha iniziato l'asilo quest'anno. (The little boy started kindergarten this year.).

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