Translation of Italian word "cane" to English
cane
/ˈka.ne/
Meaning
NounA domesticated animal kept as a pet or a working animal.
How to use
The Italian noun 'cane' (masculine) denotes 'dog' (Dog). It typically takes the definite article 'il'. In practice, domestic canine animal.
🇬🇧 English
dog
Example
Il cane abbaia quando sente suonare alla porta.
The dog barks when it hears someone at the door.
Porto il cane a passeggio nel parco ogni sera.
I take the dog for a walk in the park every evening.
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- Il cane abbaia quando sente suonare alla porta.— The dog barks when it hears someone at the door.
- Porto il cane a passeggio nel parco ogni sera.— I take the dog for a walk in the park every evening.
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What does the Italian word "cane" mean?▼
The Italian word "cane" means "dog" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Il cane abbaia quando sente suonare alla porta." (which translates as "The dog barks when it hears someone at the door.").
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