fagiano
/faˈd͡ʒa.no/masculine
The Italian word for pheasant is fagiano.
fagiano is a masculine noun referring to the bird of the Phasianidae family, which is often hunted for food.
Meaning: bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of fagiano is fagiani.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /faˈdʒa.no/.
Did you know?
- The Italian fagiano shares an ancient root with the name of the Phasian- era, a mythical place in Greek-inspired legends.
- In Italian folklore, the fagiano is sometimes linked to the concept of pride or vanity because of the male bird's striking plumage.
- In Italian literature, mentioning a fagiano in a rural setting often serves as a class signifier, as pheasant hunting was historically an aristocratic pursuit.
Examples in context
- Quello è un fagiano.That's a pheasant.This sentence is useful for identifying a specific pheasant.Tatoeba #3223579 by Guybrush88, translation #442122 by CK
- Ogni cacciatore vuole sapere dov'è il fagiano.Every hunter wants to know where the pheasant is.This sentence is useful for discussing where a pheasant might be located.Tatoeba #3223493 by Guybrush88, translation #2889439 by Ooneykcall
- È un fagiano.It's a pheasant.This sentence is useful for identifying what a bird is.Tatoeba #3223496 by Guybrush88, translation #67103 by CM
- Vorrei assaggiare il fagiano alla cacciatora, per favore.I would like to taste the pheasant hunter-style, please.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is discussing a menu at a rustic restaurant.
- GiuliaCosa ordini, Alessandro?What are you ordering, Alessandro?
- AlessandroVorrei il fagiano con le patate.I would like the pheasant with potatoes.
- GiuliaIl fagiano qui è molto buono.The pheasant here is very good.
- AlessandroAllora lo prendo subito.Then I will take it right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pheasant” translations and entries fagiano, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fagiano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
