Canali di Venezia
Venice Canals
Language note: The word 'canali' is plural, indicating multiple canals, which Venice is famous for.
Culture note: There are 177 canals in Venice. Remember to take a gondola ride!
Context: Next, you're off to Venice. As you wander through the streets, your friend mentions the unique waterways that run through the city.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Canali
[Kan-ah-lee]
Canals
Artificial waterways used for transport or irrigation.
I canali di Venezia sono famosi nel mondo.
The canals of Venice are famous worldwide.
di
[dee]
of
Expressing relationship between parts of a whole.
I canali di Venezia offrono splendidi panorami.
The canals of Venice offer splendid views.
Venezia
[Veh-netz-ee-ah]
Venice
A city in northeastern Italy, famous for its canals and architecture.
Venezia è conosciuta per i suoi bellissimi canali.
Venice is known for its beautiful canals.
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