Meaning
groin
- the junction of the inner part of the thigh and the abdomen
In a sentence
Il calciatore ha sentito un forte dolore all'inguine.
The soccer player felt a sharp pain in his groin.
Ha dovuto saltare la partita per uno stiramento all'inguine.
He had to miss the match because of a groin strain.
Il medico gli ha esaminato con cura l'inguine.
The doctor carefully examined his groin.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| inguine | masculine · singular |
| inguini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Takes masculine articles: 'l'inguine', 'gli inguini'.
- Common in sports and medical contexts (e.g. muscle pulls).