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How do you say "swan" in Italian?
il cigno
In Italian, "swan" is il cigno.
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Pronunciation
CHEE-nyo. Two syllables, first stressed. The 'ci' makes the 'ch' sound.
Grammar notes
Masculine, article il. Plural is cigni. Elegant water bird.
Example sentence
Il cigno nuota nel lago.
The swan swims in the lake.
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How to remember il cigno
Cigno sounds like CHEE-nyo. Think of the swan as the queen, chic and noble.
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- sloth il bradipo
- wolf il lupo
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Questions about il cigno
How do you say "swan" in Italian?
In Italian, "swan" is il cigno. It is a noun.
Is il cigno masculine or feminine?
Masculine, article il. Plural is cigni. Elegant water bird.
How is il cigno used in a sentence?
Use il cigno as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il cigno nuota nel lago. (The swan swims in the lake.).
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