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How do you say "third" in Italian?
il terzo
In Italian, "third" is il terzo.
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Pronunciation
Say terzo out loud a few times, with the stress falling naturally on the second-to-last syllable, and give the z that light buzzing ts sound Italian is known for.
Grammar notes
il terzo is masculine. Its plural is terzi.
Example sentence
Vivono al terzo piano.
They live on the third floor.
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How to remember il terzo
Imagine "They live on the third floor" as a tiny scene and let il terzo be the label you attach to it.
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Questions about il terzo
How do you pronounce il terzo?
Say terzo out loud a few times, with the stress falling naturally on the second-to-last syllable, and give the z that light buzzing ts sound Italian is known for.
Is il terzo masculine or feminine?
il terzo is masculine. il terzo is masculine. Its plural is terzi.
How is il terzo used in Italian?
il terzo is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Vivono al terzo piano. (They live on the third floor.).
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