Meaning
blood
- blood (vital liquid)
- blood (temper of mind)
- blood (family relation)
- family, bloodline
In a sentence
Mi esce sangue dal dito.
Blood is coming out of my finger.
Il medico controlla il sangue.
The doctor checks the blood.
C'è sangue sulla mano.
There is blood on the hand.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sangue | masculine · singular |
| sangui | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'sangue' for literal blood; 'linfa' is plant sap. Don’t mix them up.
- In idioms like 'sudare sangue,' it’s always singular, never plural.
- No contraction with articles: 'il sangue,' never 'l’sangue.'