navale

naval

adjective nah-VAH-leh Rare

Origin: From Latin navalis, from navis (ship).

Usage Note

Navale is an adjective meaning 'relating to ships or the navy'. It is invariable for gender (same form for m and f) but takes a plural: navali. Common compounds: cantiere navale (shipyard), battaglia navale (naval battle; also the Italian name for the board game Battleship), accademia navale (naval academy).

Examples

"Il cantiere navale offre centinaia di posti lavoro."

Natural Translation

The shipyard offers hundreds of jobs.

Literal Translation

The shipyard naval offers hundreds of jobs work.

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