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How do you say pipistrelli in Italian?
How do you pronounce pipistrelli in Italian?
pipistrelli is pronounced /i pipiˈstrɛlli/ in Italian.
Example sentences
Il pipistrello nero è volato attraverso la finestra aperta.
The black bat flew through the open window.
Quel pipistrello piccolo si è riposato sul ramo tutto il giorno.
That small bat rested on the branch all day long.
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Why is it masculine?
Pipistrelli (bat) is masculine. While the word does derive from Latin "vespertilio" (masculine), the connection is less direct than stated. The Italian form evolved through folk etymology and sound changes, blending Latin "vespertilio" with "pipis" (squeaking sounds), creating a diminutive-like form that retained masculine gender. Italian masculine nouns ending in -ello are typically diminutives or derived forms that inherit or maintain masculine gender from their roots or morphological patterns.
What is the Italian word for bats?
The Italian word for bats is i pipistrelli — masculine.
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