Meaning
gulf
- part of the sea partly enclosed by land
- large bay on a coast
In a sentence
Il nostro hotel è sul golfo.
Our hotel is on the gulf.
Conosci questo golfo della Sicilia?
Do you know this gulf in Sicily?
Il golfo non è lontano da qui.
The gulf is not far from here.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| golfo | masculine · singular |
| golfi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Masculine noun: il golfo, i golfi.
- Used mainly in geography and travel contexts.
- Do not confuse with golf, the sport.