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Italian

toga

/ˈtɔ.ɡa/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

gown, robe, toga

  • a formal black gown worn by judges and lawyers in Italian courts
  • an ancient Roman toga

In a sentence

L'avvocato indossò la toga prima di entrare nell'aula di tribunale.

The lawyer put on the gown before entering the courtroom.

Le toghe dei magistrati conferiscono solennità all'udienza pubblica.

The magistrates' robes lend solemnity to the public hearing.

Nell'antica Roma, la toga distingueva i cittadini liberi dagli schiavi.

In ancient Rome, the toga distinguished free citizens from slaves.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
togafeminine · singular
toghefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • In modern Italian society, primarily used in judicial contexts.
  • The plural spelling is 'toghe'.
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