Translation of Italian word "un" to English
un
/un/
How to use
Used to refer to a specific indefinite noun.
🇬🇧 English
a, an
Example
Ho visto un gatto nel giardino.
I saw a cat in the garden.
Vorrei un caffè, per favore.
I would like a coffee, please.
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What does the Italian word "un" mean?▼
The Italian word "un" means "a, an" in English.
How do you pronounce the Italian word "un"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "un"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Articolo indeterminativo davanti a nomi maschili singolari." (which translates as "I saw a cat in the garden.").
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