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il pipistrello
bat
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How do you say pipistrello in Italian?
How do you pronounce pipistrello in Italian?
pipistrello is pronounced /il pipiˈstrɛllo/ 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?
Pipistrello (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 bat?
The Italian word for bat is il pipistrello — masculine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇹 Portuguese | morcego | o | masculine |
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