aghi
gli aghi
needles
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How do you say aghi in Italian?
How do you pronounce aghi in Italian?
aghi is pronounced /ʎi ˈaːɡi/ in Italian.
Example sentences
Lo ago antico che ho trovato in soffitta è molto fragile e prezioso.
The ancient needle that I found in the attic is very fragile and precious.
L'ago nuovo è più affilato e perfetto per il lavoro delicato.
The new needle is sharper and perfect for the delicate work.
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Why is it masculine?
Aghi (needle) is masculine in Italian. It derives from Latin "acus" (feminine), but the Italian form "ago" reflects a phonetic evolution of the Latin accusative "acum." The gender shift from feminine to masculine occurred during the transition from Latin to Italian, likely influenced by the masculine ending "-o" that became predominant in Italian masculine nouns.
What is the Italian word for needles?
The Italian word for needles is gli aghi — masculine.
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