ciascuno
/t͡ʃasˈku.no/
The English phrase 'either' (meaning each of two) can be translated into Italian using ciascuno, entrambi or ogni.
Meaning: each of two (det)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ciascuno | /t͡ʃasˈku.no/ | |
| ogni | /ˈoɲ.ɲi/ /ˈɔɲ.ɲi/ (regional) |
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| entrambi | /enˈtram.bi/ | masculine, plural |
To express the 'either… or…' construction for two options, Italian often uses the correlative conjunction o… o… or oppure… oppure… Additionally, when used after a negative to mean 'also' or 'as well', you can use neanche, nemmeno or neppure.
Which one should you use?
entrambi is a masculine plural form. ogni is used to mean 'every' or 'each'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ciascuno has a feminine singular form, ciascuna, which means 'each' or 'each one'. The masculine plural form entrambi has a corresponding feminine plural form, entrambe, which means 'both'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word ciascuno is pronounced /tʃasˈku.no/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word entrambi is built from the Latin phrase inter ambōs, which literally translates to 'between the both of them'.
- In many parts of Tuscany and Central Italy, you might hear the word ogni pronounced with an open 'o' sound, as /ˈɔ.ɲi/, instead of the standard closed 'o' sound.
Examples in context
- In entrambi i casi. Non è importante.Either way, it's not important.This sentence is useful for showing how to use entrambi.Tatoeba #3112022 by Guybrush88, translation #37885 by mailohilohi
- Bevo o del caffè o del tè ogni mattina.I drink either coffee or tea every morning.This sentence demonstrates how to use ogni with the 'either… or…' construction.Tatoeba #7418910 by Guybrush88, translation #6342304 by CK
- Ogni sostantivo in portoghese è sia maschile che femminile.Every noun in Portuguese is either masculine or feminine.This sentence shows the use of ogni in a different context.Tatoeba #4382707 by Guybrush88, translation #1112727 by CN
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are deciding which of two cakes to buy.
- LorenzoQuale torta preferisci?Which cake do you prefer?
- GiuliaMi piacciono entrambe, quindi ciascuno può sceglierne una.I like both, so each of us can choose one.
- LorenzoOttima idea, prendiamo queste due.Great idea, let's take these two.
- GiuliaPerfetto, così siamo tutti contenti.Perfect, that way everyone is happy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “either” translations and entries ciascuno, ogni, entrambi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ciascuno, entrambi, ogni, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
