moglie
wife
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈmoʎ.ʎe/
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Cultural Note
The Italian proverb 'Tra moglie e marito non mettere il dito' (Don't put your finger between husband and wife) warns against interfering in marital affairs. Italian wives have historically been the backbone of family management, and the word 'moglie' has an irregular plural: 'mogli.'
📝 Example Sentences
Ti presento mia moglie, Giulia.
Let me introduce my wife, Giulia.
Sua moglie lavora come avvocato.
His wife works as a lawyer.
La moglie del sindaco ha inaugurato la mostra.
The mayor's wife inaugurated the exhibition.