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How do you say "mannequin" in Italian?

il manichino

Noun Masculine

In Italian, "mannequin" is il manichino.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced mah-nee-KEE-noh. Four syllables, stress on the third. Similar to the English word.

Grammar notes

Masculine noun. Article: il manichino. Plural: i manichini. From Dutch origin, adapted into Italian.

Example sentence

Il manichino in vetrina indossa un vestito azzurro.

The mannequin in the window wears a blue dress.

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How to remember il manichino

Manichino is a mannequin or dummy used in shops to display clothes.

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Questions about il manichino

How do you say "mannequin" in Italian?

In Italian, "mannequin" is il manichino. It is a noun.

Is il manichino masculine or feminine?

Masculine noun. Article: il manichino. Plural: i manichini. From Dutch origin, adapted into Italian.

How is il manichino used in a sentence?

Use il manichino as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il manichino in vetrina indossa un vestito azzurro. (The mannequin in the window wears a blue dress.).

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