Meaning
yoke
- yoke (for oxen; also figurative for oppression)
- mountain pass, ridge
In a sentence
Il giogo dei buoi era molto pesante.
The oxen's yoke was very heavy.
Siamo arrivati al giogo dopo due ore.
We reached the ridge after two hours.
Hai visto il giogo sulla montagna?
Did you see the ridge on the mountain?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| giogo | masculine · singular |
| gioghi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For mountain geography, giogo is literary or technical; everyday Italian more often uses passo, valico, crinale, or cima depending on the terrain.
- In modern speech, giogo is most common in figurative phrases about oppression or constraint, not farm equipment.
- Do not confuse it with gioco (“game”); the spelling and pronunciation differ.