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How do you say "oxygen" in Italian?

l' ossigeno

Noun Masculine

In Italian, "oxygen" is l' ossigeno.

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Pronunciation

Say ossigeno as o-ssi-ge-no, putting the emphasis on ge. Lean into the doubled ss rather than gliding over it.

Grammar notes

l' ossigeno is masculine. Its plural is ossigeni.

Example sentence

Respiriamo ossigeno dall'aria.

We breathe oxygen from the air.

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How to remember l' ossigeno

Say ossigeno while picturing "We breathe oxygen from the air." happening in front of you; the pairing sticks faster than the word alone.

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Questions about l' ossigeno

How do you pronounce l' ossigeno?

Say ossigeno as o-ssi-ge-no, putting the emphasis on ge. Lean into the doubled ss rather than gliding over it.

Is l' ossigeno masculine or feminine?

l' ossigeno is masculine. l' ossigeno is masculine. Its plural is ossigeni.

How is l' ossigeno used in Italian?

l' ossigeno is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Respiriamo ossigeno dall'aria. (We breathe oxygen from the air.).

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