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How do you say "sun" in Italian?
il sole
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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