Meaning
kingdom, reign
- kingdom
- reign
In a sentence
Questo castello era il cuore del regno.
This castle was the heart of the kingdom.
Quanto è durato il suo regno?
How long did his reign last?
Non conosco bene la storia di quel regno.
I don't know the history of that kingdom well.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| regno | masculine · singular |
| regni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'regno' for kingdoms (e.g., 'Regno Unito' = United Kingdom). For 'reign' (period), it’s formal; 'governo' or 'periodo' are more common.
- Avoid 'regno' for 'realm' in modern contexts; 'ambito' or 'settore' fit better (e.g., 'regno animale' = animal kingdom, but 'settore tecnologico').
- No plural for 'reign' sense; 'regni' only means 'kingdoms.'