🇮🇹 Italian

vecchiaie

feminine

le vecchiaie

old ages

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vecchiaie
/le vekˈkjaːje/
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How do you say vecchiaie in Italian?

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/le vekˈkjaːje/

How do you pronounce vecchiaie in Italian?

vecchiaie is pronounced /le vekˈkjaːje/ 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?

Vecchiaie 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 ages?

The Italian word for old ages is le vecchiaie — feminine.

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