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How do you say "wood" in Italian?
il legno
In Italian, "wood" is il legno.
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Pronunciation
Say LEH-nyoh. Stress the first syllable with an 'eh' sound.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (il legno). Plural: i legni. Related to legare (to bind) and lignum (Latin for wood).
Example sentence
Il legno è un materiale naturale.
Wood is a natural material.
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How to remember il legno
Legno comes from lignum. Wood is bound together with fiber.
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Questions about il legno
How do you say "wood" in Italian?
In Italian, "wood" is il legno. It is a noun.
Is il legno masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (il legno). Plural: i legni. Related to legare (to bind) and lignum (Latin for wood).
How is il legno used in a sentence?
Use il legno as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il legno è un materiale naturale. (Wood is a natural material.).
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