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How do you say "wheat" in Italian?
il grano
In Italian, "wheat" is il grano.
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Pronunciation
Say GRAH-noh, with stress on the first syllable and a hard g sound.
Grammar notes
Il grano is masculine. Plural: i grani. It can mean grain in general or specifically wheat.
Example sentence
Il grano è pronto per il raccolto.
The wheat is ready for harvest.
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How to remember il grano
Grano sounds similar to 'grain' in English, which is exactly what wheat is.
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Questions about il grano
How do you say "wheat" in Italian?
In Italian, "wheat" is il grano. It is a noun.
Is il grano masculine or feminine?
Il grano is masculine. Plural: i grani. It can mean grain in general or specifically wheat.
How is il grano used in a sentence?
Use il grano as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il grano è pronto per il raccolto. (The wheat is ready for harvest.).
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