Meaning
penguin
- black-and-white seabird that cannot fly and lives in cold southern areas
In a sentence
Il pinguino nuota molto bene.
The penguin swims very well.
Hai visto il pinguino allo zoo?
Did you see the penguin at the zoo?
Il pinguino non vola.
The penguin does not fly.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pinguino | masculine · singular |
| pinguini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Regular masculine noun: il pinguino, i pinguini.
- The plural keeps g before i: pinguini.
- Used mainly for the animal; sometimes in children's contexts.