Italian GCSE
Cognate
What Cognate means in Italian GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of Cognate
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A word that looks similar and has the same meaning in both Italian and English (e.g., problema = problem).
A word that looks similar and has the same meaning in both languages (e.g., il ristorante).
Topics that use Cognate
- Communication strategies (AQA GCSE)
- Theme 1: Identity and culture (AQA GCSE)
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Using Cognate in the exam
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