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"Engineer" in Italian: ingegnere
l'ingegnere
Engineer in Italian is l'ingegnere (een-jeh-NYEH-reh), used for men and often for women too. Some speakers say ingegnera for a woman.
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How to pronounce ingegnere
Say it
een-jeh-NYEH-reh
/indʒeɲˈɲɛ.re/
Ingegnere stresses NYEH: een-jeh-NYEH-reh. Soft gn = ny. Article: leen-jeh-NYEH-reh.
"Engineer" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'ingegnere | the engineer Job title. | Job title. |
| ingegnere civile | civil engineer Specializations. | Specializations. |
| studio da ingegnere | to study to be an engineer University path. | University path. |
| l'ingegnera | female engineer Increasingly used feminine form. | Increasingly used feminine form. |
How to use ingegnere in real life
- 1Introductions
Mio fratello è ingegnere meccanico.
My brother is a mechanical engineer.
Ingegnere.
- 2Work site
L'ingegnere controlla i progetti stamattina.
The engineer is checking the plans this morning.
L'ingegnere.
- 3Career chat
Vuoi diventare ingegnere o architetto?
Do you want to become an engineer or an architect?
Ingegnere.
Mistakes English speakers make with ingegnere
Incorrect: Sono un engineer.
Correct: Sono un ingegnere.
Use ingegnere.
Incorrect: La ingegnere arriva. (awkward article)
Correct: L'ingegnere arriva. / L'ingegnera arriva.
Use l'ingegnere or the feminine l'ingegnera.
Good to know
Ingegner Rossi is a respectful title the way avvocato is. Italian engineering degrees are long and socially prestigious.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting a professional contact
ChatPal
L'ingegnere del cantiere è già qui?
Is the site engineer already here?
You
Sì, l'ingegnere sta guardando i disegni.
Yes, the engineer is looking at the drawings.
ChatPal
Chiediamo all'ingegnere quanto dura il lavoro.
Let's ask the engineer how long the work lasts.
You
Ok, vado io.
Ok, I'll go.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Engineer" in Italian
Gender?
L'ingegnere is common for all; ingegnera is also used for women.
Civil engineer?
Ingegnere civile.
How do I say I am an engineer?
Sono ingegnere / sono un ingegnere.
Pronunciation?
een-jeh-NYEH-reh.
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