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How do you say "liver" in Italian?

il fegato

Noun Masculine

In Italian, "liver" is il fegato.

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Pronunciation

Sound out fegato slowly at first, with the accent surprisingly sitting three syllables from the end rather than the usual spot.

Grammar notes

il fegato is masculine. Its plural is fegati.

Example sentence

Il fegato aiuta a pulire il sangue.

The liver helps clean the blood.

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How to remember il fegato

Say il fegato while picturing "The liver helps clean the blood" happening right in front of you, that pairing sticks longer than a flashcard.

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Questions about il fegato

How do you pronounce il fegato?

Sound out fegato slowly at first, with the accent surprisingly sitting three syllables from the end rather than the usual spot.

Is il fegato masculine or feminine?

il fegato is masculine. il fegato is masculine. Its plural is fegati.

How is il fegato used in Italian?

il fegato is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Il fegato aiuta a pulire il sangue. (The liver helps clean the blood.).

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