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How do you say "oxygen" in Italian?
l' ossigeno
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.
Related words
- gravity la gravità
- energy l' energia
- electricity l' elettricità
- magnet il magnete
- chemical la sostanza chimica
- reaction la reazione
- carbon il carbonio
- hydrogen l' idrogeno
- molecule la molecola
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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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