How do you say "yak" in Italian?

lo yak

Noun Masculine

In Italian, "yak" is lo yak.

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Pronunciation

Pronounce yak ya-style, leaning harder on ya.

Grammar notes

lo yak is masculine. Its plural is yak.

Example sentence

Lo yak salì sul ripido sentiero di montagna.

The yak climbed the steep mountain path.

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How to remember lo yak

Hold onto the image from "The yak climbed the steep mountain path." — that's the peg you hang yak on.

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Questions about lo yak

How do you pronounce lo yak?

Pronounce yak ya-style, leaning harder on ya.

Is lo yak masculine or feminine?

lo yak is masculine. lo yak is masculine. Its plural is yak.

How is lo yak used in Italian?

lo yak is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Lo yak salì sul ripido sentiero di montagna. (The yak climbed the steep mountain path.).

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