Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/ˈklase/

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Translation

class, lesson, type

Word origin

From Latin classis ('a division of the Roman people, a fleet, a group'). The same root gives English 'class' and 'classic'.

Origin
Latin
Root
classis
English cognates
class, classic

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Examples

español .

The Spanish class starts at nine.

alumnos .

There are students of all kinds in this class.

.

He is a very rare type of professional.

.

There are no classes tomorrow because it is a national holiday.

.

We travelled first class thanks to a special offer.

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This word is part of lesson 7.