Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/inˈsiɣnja/

Line drawing of insignia
Coloured illustration of insignia
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Translation

badge

Word origin

From Latin insignia, the plural of insigne ('mark, emblem'), from in ('in') plus signum ('sign, mark'). English 'insignia' and 'sign' share this root.

Origin
Latin
Root
insigne
English cognates
insignia, sign

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralinsignias

Examples

.

The officer wore a golden badge on the uniform.

.

Each team has its own emblem.

lucían .

The soldiers displayed the insignia of their regiment.

¿Reconoces organización?

Do you recognise the emblem of that organisation?

.

He received a badge for his bravery.

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