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"Rabbit" in Italian: coniglio
il coniglio
Rabbit in Italian is il coniglio (eel koh-NEEL-yoh), masculine. Plural i conigli. As a pet it is un coniglio; on traditional menus coniglio can also be rabbit meat.
Pet shop
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How to pronounce coniglio
Say it
eel koh-NEEL-yoh
/il koˈniʎ.ʎo/
Coniglio is koh-NEEL-yoh: gli is the ly sound, stress on NEEL.
"Rabbit" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il coniglio | the rabbit Default noun. | Default noun. |
| i conigli | the rabbits Plural. | Plural. |
| coniglio nano | dwarf rabbit Pet type. | Pet type. |
| coda di coniglio | rabbit tail Descriptive phrase. | Descriptive phrase. |
How to use coniglio in real life
- 1Pet shop
Il coniglio mangia tanta verdura fresca.
The rabbit eats lots of fresh greens.
Il coniglio as pet.
- 2Kids' farm
I bambini accarezzano i conigli.
The children stroke the rabbits.
I conigli.
- 3Garden
Un coniglio ha mangiato l'insalata.
A rabbit ate the lettuce.
Un coniglio.
Mistakes English speakers make with coniglio
Incorrect: La coniglio è bianco.
Correct: Il coniglio è bianco.
Coniglio is masculine.
Incorrect: Due coniglie sul prato.
Correct: Due conigli sul prato.
Standard plural is conigli (coniglia exists but is less used for pets).
Good to know
Pet conigli are popular with kids; rural menus may still list coniglio as food, so tone and place matter. Easter displays love soft-toy conigli even when dinner is something else.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Visiting a friend's pet rabbit
ChatPal
Posso dare una carota al coniglio?
Can I give the rabbit a carrot?
You
Sì, il coniglio adora le carote.
Yes, the rabbit loves carrots.
ChatPal
È morbido questo coniglio!
This rabbit is soft!
You
Attento: il coniglio a volte salta improvviso.
Careful: the rabbit sometimes jumps suddenly.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Rabbit" in Italian
Gender?
Masculine: il coniglio.
Plural?
I conigli.
Bunny?
Still coniglio; coniglietto is a little rabbit.
Food vs pet?
Same word—context makes it clear.
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