mucche
The Italian phrase for "cows" is mucche.
mucche refers to large female cattle kept for milk or beef.
How does it change in a sentence?
mucche is a feminine plural noun. It is the plural form of the singular noun mucca.
Did you know?
- In many parts of Italy, you might hear the word vacca instead of mucca when farmers are speaking. This can be confusing because, while it is a standard agricultural term, it also carries a much harsher, insulting connotation in polite society.
- The word mucca is a relatively recent addition to the Italian lexicon, used primarily by common people. Historically, more formal or scientific texts preferred the term vacca to describe these animals.
- The word mucca can be used informally and derogatorily to describe a person's physical appearance.
Examples in context
- Io ho tre mucche.I have three cows.This sentence is useful for stating the quantity of mucche you possess.Tatoeba #13312437 by Guybrush88, translation #5859026 by CK
- Io non ho mucche.I don't have any cows.This sentence is useful for expressing the absence of mucche.Tatoeba #13312479 by Guybrush88, translation #8837011 by CK
- Ha munto le mucche?Did you milk the cows?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has milked the mucche.Tatoeba #13121671 by Guybrush88, translation #12474186 by CK
- È interessante come le mucche pascolino tranquillamente nella campagna.It's interesting how the cows graze peacefully in the countryside.
- Vorrei andare a fare una passeggiata e vedere le mucche.I would like to go for a walk and see the cows.
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Example conversation
Two friends are walking past a small farm in the countryside.
- FrancescoGuarda quelle mucche nel prato.Look at those cows in the meadow.
- GiuliaSono molto grandi e belle.They are very large and beautiful.
- FrancescoGiulia, vedi come mangiano l'erba?Giulia, do you see how they eat the grass?
- GiuliaSì, sembrano molto tranquille.Yes, they seem very peaceful.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
