gatti
The English phrase 'cats' is translated into Italian as gatti.
gatti refers to small domesticated carnivorous mammals.
Which one should you use?
The form you use depends on the gender and number of the cats you are describing. Use gatto for a single male cat or a cat of unknown gender. Use gatta for a single female cat. For a group of cats, use the masculine plural gatti and use the feminine plural gatte specifically when referring to a group of only female cats.
How does it change in a sentence?
gatti is the masculine plural form of gatto.
Did you know?
- The expression fare i gatti con i topi describes a situation where someone is playing with their prey or teasing an opponent before defeating them.
- In Italian, the phrase essere come due gatti in un sacco refers to two people who are constantly fighting or cannot get along.
- While gatti refers to the animals, the word micio is a common, affectionate term used by Italians to call or refer to a cat, similar to 'kitty' in English.
Examples in context
- Io amo i gatti.I love cats.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for gatti.Tatoeba #3002060 by Guybrush88, translation #1056416 by Mofli
- Lei ama i gatti.She loves cats.Tatoeba #1391643 by Guybrush88, translation #1174953 by CK
- Io ho due gatti.I have two cats.This sentence is useful for expressing possession of gatti.Tatoeba #2982661 by Guybrush88, translation #2412739 by fjrjdk
- I gatti sono animali domestici molto affettuosi.Cats are very affectionate pets.
- Il mio vicino possiede due bellissimi gatti.My neighbor owns two beautiful cats.
- Milano è un micio molto vivace.Milano is a very lively kitty.
- Sto cercando una cuccia comoda per il mio micio.I am looking for a comfortable bed for my kitty.
- Ho trovato un bel micio randagio per strada e l'ho adottato.I found a beautiful stray kitty on the street and adopted it.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are at a local pet shelter.
- MatteoGuarda quanti gatti ci sono qui!Look how many cats are here!
- MartinaSì, sono tutti bellissimi.Yes, they are all beautiful.
- MatteoVorrei portarne uno a casa.I would like to take one home.
- MartinaAnche io ne vorrei uno.I would like one too.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
