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The most used nouns: no. 003 UOMO

In this series, we're covering the most used nouns in the Italian language 
(I sostantivi più utilizzati nella lingua italiana)



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Numero 3 è…..

Uomo is the third most-used noun.  It means "man" which can refer to a literal adult male, or to "man" as in "mankind" or human beings in general.


It starts with a vowel, so to say "the man" you use " l' "

l'  + uomo = l'uomo


It is irregular in the plural, "men" is:

uomini

Again, because it starts with a vowel, to say "the men", you use "gli":

gli + uomini = gli uomini

In context:


L'UOMO Vogue magazine covers as seen on www.viaoptimae.com
L'UOMO is the aptly named Vogue magazine dedicated to men.




A: Vorrei un uomo leale, fedele, paziente, premuroso, altruista, calmo e che mi ascolti! B: Prendi un cane © Piraro 2004 as seen on www.viaoptimae.com
View this cartoon in the digital magazine
to see an explanation, as well as videos and other context!



Because this term can refer to both literal men, as well as mankind in general, it appears in many aforismi (aphorisms or maxims):



"L'uomo è condannato ad essere libero"
—Jean-Paul Sartre
Man is condemned to be free.


Browse more quotes and maxims relating to "uomo" at wikiquote.it


See the full digital magazine (including cartoons and videos for each term):

Italian: The most used nouns I sostantivi più utilizzati Digital Magazine cover by Alex for viaoptimae.com
Updated regularly!




Can you write a sentence using the word uomo? Or maybe you have a favorite "aforisma" (maxim) you'd like to share? Comment below!



Happy studying!
Alex on www.viaoptimae.com



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