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la vecchiaia
old age
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How do you say vecchiaia in Italian?
How do you pronounce vecchiaia in Italian?
vecchiaia is pronounced /la vekˈkjaːja/ in Italian.
Example sentences
La vecchiaia è una fase naturale della vita che merita rispetto e considerazione.
Old age is a natural phase of life that deserves respect and consideration.
Durante la sua vecchiaia, mia nonna è diventata ancora più saggia e affettuosa.
During her old age, my grandmother became even wiser and more affectionate.
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Why is it feminine?
Vecchiaia is feminine because it derives from the Latin noun "vetustas" (old age) through the suffix "-ia," which consistently produces feminine nouns in Italian and Latin. The suffix "-ia" naturally assigns feminine gender to abstract nouns denoting qualities, states, or conditions, following the pattern of similar abstract nouns like "stanchezza" (tiredness) and "bellezza" (beauty).
What is the Italian word for old age?
The Italian word for old age is la vecchiaia — feminine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 French | vieillesse | la | feminine |
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