Translation of Italian word "il genere" to English
il genere
/il ˈdʒɛnere/
Meaning
NounA class or category of artistic endeavor having a particular form, or gender.
How to use
The Italian noun 'genere' (masculine) denotes 'genre, kind, gender' (A class or category of artistic endeavor having a particular form, or gender). It typically takes the definite article 'il'. In practice, a category of artistic composition, sort or kind, or grammatical/biological gender.
🇬🇧 English
genre, kind, gender
Example
Il romanzo storico è il mio genere letterario preferito da sempre.
The historical novel has always been my favorite literary genre.
Non apprezzo questo genere di battute volgari e fuori luogo.
I do not appreciate this kind of vulgar and inappropriate jokes.
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- Il romanzo storico è il mio genere letterario preferito da sempre.— The historical novel has always been my favorite literary genre.
- Non apprezzo questo genere di battute volgari e fuori luogo.— I do not appreciate this kind of vulgar and inappropriate jokes.
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What does the Italian word "il genere" mean?▼
The Italian word "il genere" means "genre, kind, gender" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Il romanzo storico è il mio genere letterario preferito da sempre." (which translates as "The historical novel has always been my favorite literary genre.").
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