Meaning
pack, herd, gang
- A group of wild animals that live, hunt, or feed together (pack, herd, flock).
- A group or crowd of people, especially behaving aggressively or mindlessly (mob, gang).
In a sentence
Gli escursionisti hanno avvistato un branco di lupi nel bosco.
The hikers spotted a pack of wolves in the woods.
Quel ragazzo è stato aggredito da un branco di bulli vicino alla stazione.
That boy was attacked by a gang of bullies near the station.
Non seguire il branco, pensa con la tua testa!
Don't follow the herd, think for yourself!
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| branco | masculine · singular |
| branchi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural is 'branchi' (spelled with -ch-). When applied to people, it often carries a negative nuance (mob, gang).