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How do you say "sailor" in Italian?

il marinaio

Noun Masculine

In Italian, "sailor" is il marinaio.

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Pronunciation

Give marinaio a clean, even rhythm, with the accent landing one syllable before the end.

Grammar notes

il marinaio is masculine. Its plural is marinai.

Example sentence

Il marinaio guidò la nave attraverso la tempesta.

The sailor steered the ship through the storm.

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How to remember il marinaio

Say il marinaio while picturing "The sailor steered the ship through the storm" happening right in front of you, that pairing sticks longer than a flashcard.

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Questions about il marinaio

How do you pronounce il marinaio?

Give marinaio a clean, even rhythm, with the accent landing one syllable before the end.

Is il marinaio masculine or feminine?

il marinaio is masculine. il marinaio is masculine. Its plural is marinai.

How is il marinaio used in Italian?

il marinaio is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Il marinaio guidò la nave attraverso la tempesta. (The sailor steered the ship through the storm.).

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