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How do you say "sun" in Italian?

il sole

Noun Masculine

In Italian, "sun" is il sole.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced SOH-leh. Two syllables, stress on the first. The 'o' is open and the 'e' is clear.

Grammar notes

Masculine noun. Article: il sole. Plural: i soli. From Latin 'sol', the sun.

Example sentence

Il sole sorge ad est.

The sun rises in the east.

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How to remember il sole

Sole is the sun that gives light and warmth. Related to 'solar' energy.

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Questions about il sole

How do you say "sun" in Italian?

In Italian, "sun" is il sole. It is a noun.

Is il sole masculine or feminine?

Masculine noun. Article: il sole. Plural: i soli. From Latin 'sol', the sun.

How is il sole used in a sentence?

Use il sole as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il sole sorge ad est. (The sun rises in the east.).

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