Cinque
Five
Language note: 'Cinque' is pronounced 'cheen-kweh', a musical sound to Italian ears!
Culture note: The open hand symbol in Italy not only means five but also can mean 'stop'.
Context: Maria loves one of them and buys five pieces of that cheese.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Cinque
[CHEEN-kwueh]
Five
A number following four, representing a group of five units.
Ho cenato alle cinque.
I had dinner at five.
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