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"Giraffe" in Italian: giraffa
la giraffa
Giraffe in Italian is la giraffa (jee-RAHF-fah), feminine. Plural is le giraffe. Soft Italian g before i.
At the zoo
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How to pronounce giraffa
Say it
jee-RAHF-fah
/dʒiˈraf.fa/
Giraffa stresses RAHF: jee-RAHF-fah. Double f is held briefly.
"Giraffe" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la giraffa | the giraffe Default noun. | Default noun. |
| le giraffe | giraffes Plural. | Plural. |
| una giraffa alta | a tall giraffe Description. | Description. |
| collo di giraffa | giraffe neck Playful comparison. | Playful comparison. |
How to use giraffa in real life
- 1At the zoo
Guarda la giraffa vicino agli alberi.
Look at the giraffe by the trees.
La giraffa.
- 2Kids' book
Nella storia c'è una giraffa gentile.
In the story there is a kind giraffe.
Una giraffa.
- 3Photo day
Le giraffe mangiano le foglie alte.
The giraffes eat the high leaves.
Plural giraffe.
Mistakes English speakers make with giraffa
Incorrect: Il giraffa è grande.
Correct: La giraffa è grande.
Giraffa is feminine.
Incorrect: Vedo due giraffas.
Correct: Vedo due giraffe.
Italian plural is giraffe, not giraffas.
Good to know
Giraffa is a kids'-zoo favorite word—clear vowels, fun shape. Adults use collo di giraffa jokingly for long scarves or tall people.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Walking through the zoo
ChatPal
Hai già visto la giraffa?
Have you already seen the giraffe?
You
Sì, la giraffa stava mangiando.
Yes, the giraffe was eating.
ChatPal
Andiamo dalle giraffe piccole dopo.
Let's go to the little giraffes after.
You
Ok, porto la macchina fotografica.
Ok, I'll bring the camera.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Giraffe" in Italian
Gender?
Feminine: la giraffa.
Plural?
Le giraffe.
Soft or hard g?
Soft g before i: like English j.
Baby giraffe?
Una piccola giraffa / un cucciolo di giraffa.
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