Translation of Italian word "la generazione" to English
la generazione
/la dʒeneraˈtsjone/
Meaning
NounAll people of approximately the same age within a society.
How to use
The Italian noun 'generazione' (feminine) denotes 'generation' (All people of approximately the same age within a society). It typically takes the definite article 'la'. The diminutive and augmentative forms of 'la generazione' (e.g. with suffixes like -ino, -one, -etto, -accio) are common in informal Italian and express affection, size, or disapproval.
🇬🇧 English
generation
Example
La nuova generazione è molto sensibile alle tematiche della sostenibilità.
The new generation is very sensitive to sustainability issues.
Questa antica ricetta di famiglia è stata tramandata di generazione in generazione.
This ancient family recipe has been passed down from generation to generation.
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- La nuova generazione è molto sensibile alle tematiche della sostenibilità.— The new generation is very sensitive to sustainability issues.
- Questa antica ricetta di famiglia è stata tramandata di generazione in generazione.— This ancient family recipe has been passed down from generation to generation.
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What does the Italian word "la generazione" mean?▼
The Italian word "la generazione" means "generation" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "La nuova generazione è molto sensibile alle tematiche della sostenibilità." (which translates as "The new generation is very sensitive to sustainability issues.").
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