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How do you say "mannequin" in Italian?
il manichino
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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