alghe
/ˈal.ɡe/
The English word algae is translated into Italian as alghe.
The term refers to simple aquatic organisms that grow in water, such as seaweed.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is alga, while alghe is the plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable: /ˈal.ɡe/.
Did you know?
- If you are describing a very thick growth of alghe in a canal, an Italian might use the word invasione (invasion) to emphasize the ecological impact.
- While alghe is the general term, Italians use posidonia to refer to the specific seagrass meadows of the Mediterranean, which are often mistaken for algae but are actually flowering plants.
- In historical Italian pharmacy texts, alghe were often listed under semplici, a category of raw natural ingredients used to create early medicinal tinctures.
Examples in context
- Odora di sale e alghe.It smells of salt and algae.This sentence is useful for describing a scent of salt and alghe.Tatoeba #13982624 by Guybrush88, translation #4155807 by Lepotdeterre
- I fenicotteri mangiano le alghe.Flamingos eat algae.This sentence is useful for describing how flamingos eat alghe.Tatoeba #12939069 by Guybrush88, translation #12898707 by araneo
- Le alghe sono fondamentali per l'ecosistema marino.Algae are essential for the marine ecosystem.
- Le alghe sono ricche di nutrienti essenziali per la vita marina.Algae are rich in essential nutrients for marine life.
- Lo studio delle alghe è fondamentale per la comprensione dell'ecosistema marino.The study of algae is fundamental for understanding the marine ecosystem.
- Le alghe possono essere utilizzate per produrre biocarburanti.Algae can be used to produce biofuels.
- Vorrei studiare le alghe perché mi affascina il mondo marino.I would like to study algae because I'm fascinated by the marine world.
- Ho cercato di evitare le alghe appiccicose mentre facevo il bagno.I tried to avoid the sticky algae while swimming.
- Ci sono molte alghe in questo laghetto.There are many algae in this small lake.
Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are walking by a pond.
- FrancescoGuarda, il laghetto è coperto di alghe.Look, the pond is covered in algae.
- GiuliaSì, le alghe sono molto verdi oggi.Yes, the algae are very green today.
- FrancescoGiulia, credo che l'acqua sia sporca.Giulia, I think the water is dirty.
- GiuliaForse è solo colpa delle alghe.Maybe it is just because of the algae.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry alghe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
