How do you say "wool" in Italian?

la lana

Noun Feminine

In Italian, "wool" is la lana.

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Pronunciation

Aim for la-na when you say lana, stressing la over the rest.

Grammar notes

la lana is feminine. Its plural is lane.

Example sentence

Il maglione è fatto di lana calda.

The sweater is made of warm wool.

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How to remember la lana

Hold onto the image from "The sweater is made of warm wool." — that's the peg you hang lana on.

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Questions about la lana

How do you pronounce la lana?

Aim for la-na when you say lana, stressing la over the rest.

Is la lana masculine or feminine?

la lana is feminine. la lana is feminine. Its plural is lane.

How is la lana used in Italian?

la lana is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Il maglione è fatto di lana calda. (The sweater is made of warm wool.).

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