Meaning
firewood
In a sentence
Ho comprato un po' di legna per il camino.
I bought some firewood for the fireplace.
C'è abbastanza legna per stasera?
Is there enough firewood for tonight?
Non mettere la legna vicino alla porta.
Don't put the firewood near the door.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| legna | feminine · singular |
| legne | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually uncountable: legna, not *una legna. Say della legna, un po’ di legna, tanta legna.
- Use legna for wood to burn; use legno for the material in general or for objects made of wood.
- Common with fare + article: fare legna means gather/cut firewood, not simply 'make wood'.