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How do you say "sock" in Italian?

il calzino

Noun Masculine

In Italian, "sock" is il calzino.

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Pronunciation

Break calzino into its natural syllables, with the accent landing one syllable before the end, and give the z that light buzzing ts sound Italian is known for.

Grammar notes

il calzino is masculine. Its plural is Calzini.

Example sentence

Un calzino è sparito nella lavatrice.

One sock went missing in the wash.

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Questions about il calzino

How do you pronounce il calzino?

Break calzino into its natural syllables, with the accent landing one syllable before the end, and give the z that light buzzing ts sound Italian is known for.

Is il calzino masculine or feminine?

il calzino is masculine. il calzino is masculine. Its plural is Calzini.

How is il calzino used in Italian?

il calzino is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Un calzino è sparito nella lavatrice. (One sock went missing in the wash.).

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