legna

firewood

noun LEH-nyah Rare

Origin: Latin ligna (wood, logs)

Usage Note

Legna is feminine (la legna) and is a collective or mass noun referring to cut wood for burning — it has no standard plural in this sense. It is distinct from legno (wood as material or timber). The phrase fare legna means to chop firewood. Legnaia is the woodshed where it is stored.

Examples

"Abbiamo bisogno di altra legna per il fuoco."

Natural Translation

We need more firewood for the fire.

Literal Translation

We-have need of more firewood for the fire.

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