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Fegato is masculine in Italian. The article is il, so the full form is il fegato ("liver").
MASCULINEil fegato
liver
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How do you say fegato in Italian?
How do you pronounce fegato in Italian?
fegato is pronounced /il ˈfeːɡato/ in Italian.
Example sentences
Il fegato grasso è un problema medico serio che richiede un intervento tempestivo.
Fatty liver is a serious medical problem that requires timely intervention.
Il fegato sano è fondamentale per il nostro benessere generale.
A healthy liver is fundamental for our overall well-being.
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Why is it masculine?
Fegato (liver) derives from Latin "ficatum" (literally "made/prepared with figs"), which was originally a neuter noun (iecur ficatum). In Italian, the -ato suffix became associated with masculine gender through regular sound changes and analogy with other masculine adjectives and nouns ending in -ato, leading to the masculine gender of "fegato".
What is the Italian word for liver?
The Italian word for liver is il fegato — masculine.
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