giraffa
/d͡ʒiˈraf.fa/feminine
The English word giraffe is giraffa in Italian.
The word refers to the long-necked mammal.
Meaning: mammal (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine singular form is giraffa, and the plural form is giraffe.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /dʒiˈraf.fa/.
Did you know?
- The root of the word giraffa can be traced back to the Old Persian word for 'foot' pā.
Examples in context
- La giraffa è morta.The giraffe died.This sentence is useful for stating that the giraffa has died.Tatoeba #11612095 by Guybrush88, translation #8546620 by Amastan
- Tom vide una giraffa.Tom saw a giraffe.This sentence is useful for describing someone seeing a giraffa.Tatoeba #7263999 by Guybrush88, translation #7060032 by Hybrid
- Ha visto una giraffa?Have you seen a giraffe?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has seen a giraffa.Tatoeba #13352548 by Guybrush88, translation #10852589 by andibing
- Ho visto una giraffa allo zoo oggi.I saw a giraffe at the zoo today.
- La giraffa è un animale molto alto.The giraffe is a very tall animal.
- Guarda quella giraffona lì! È enorme!Look at that big giraffe over there! It's enormous!
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Example conversation
Martina and Lorenzo are visiting a zoo.
- MartinaGuarda quella giraffa, è bellissima!Look at that giraffe, it is beautiful!
- LorenzoSì, è molto alta.Yes, it is very tall.
- MartinaLa giraffa sta mangiando le foglie.The giraffe is eating the leaves.
- LorenzoChe animale incredibile!What an incredible animal!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “giraffe” translations and entries giraffa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries giraffa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
