Meaning
groan, moan
In a sentence
Ho sentito un gemito dalla stanza accanto.
I heard a groan from the next room.
Hai sentito quel gemito nel buio?
Did you hear that moan in the dark?
Non era un gemito, ma una risata.
It wasn't a groan, but a laugh.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gemito | masculine · singular |
| gemiti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Gemito is more literary or descriptive than lamento, which is broader and common for complaints or laments.
- Often used for sounds of pain, grief, or physical strain; for animal cries, verso or guaito may fit better.
- Common in fixed phrases with di: un gemito di dolore, un gemito di piacere.