Specifically, the word is a feminine noun in its plural form. It is formed by adding the diminutive suffix -ine("dear, little, small") to the feminine noun lingua ("language, tongue"). The pronunciation will be "leen-GWEE-ne" in Italian.
The name Sonda is of African origin, specifically Swahili. It means "the explorer" or "one who goes on a journey." It carries connotations of curiosity, adventure, and discovery.
"Dough" and "pastry" are literal English equivalents of the Italian word pasta. Regardless of meaning or use, the pronunciation of the feminine singular noun remains "PA-sta" in Italian.
Naum is an literal Italian equivalent of the English name "Nahum." The pronunciation of the masculine proper noun -- which originates in the Hebrew name meaning "consoled by Yahweh" -- will be "na-oom" in Italian.
Balivo is a literal Italian equivalent of the English name "Bailey." The masculine singular noun in question translates into English as "bailiff," which is the original meaning of the above-mentioned English name. The pronunciation will be "ba-LEE-vo" in Italian.
Lo amo is a literal Italian equivalent of the English phrase "I love it." The declarative statement in the first person singular also translates into English as "I love him." But regardless of meaning or use, the pronunciation will be "lo A-mo" in Italian.
"I love" is a literal English equivalent of the Italian word Amo. The verb in question -- the first person singular in the present indicative -- translates also into English as "I am talking" and "I do talk." Regardless of meaning or use, the pronunciation will remain "A-mo" in Italian.
"Foundations" is a literal English equivalent of the Italian word fondamenti. The masculine plural noun also translates into English literally as "bedrocks" and loosely as "bases," "grounds," and "reasons." Regardless of meaning or use, the pronunciation will be "FON-da-MEN-tee" in Italian.
"Understood!" is a literal English equivalent of the Italian word Capito! The masculine singular past participle in question translates also into English as "Clenched!and "Got it!" according to context. But regardless of meaning or use as an affirmative or interrogative, the pronunciation will be "ka-PEA-to" in Italian.
"Leon" is a literal English equivalent of the Italian name Leone. The masculine proper noun literally translates into English as "lion" when it functions as a common noun whose spelling does not begin with a capital letter. Regardless of meaning or use, the pronunciation will be "ley-O-ney" in Italian.
Vanda is a literal Italian equivalent of the English name "Wanda." The pronunciation of the feminine proper noun -- whose original meaning may be "agility" or "of or relating to the Wends (Slavs in predominantly German-speaking settlements)" -- will be "VAN-da" in Italian.
"Small bridges" is the literal English equivalent of the Italian word ponticelli. The masculine plural noun also references the bridge of such stringed instruments as violins. Regardless of meaning or use, the pronunciation will be "PON-tee-TCHEL-lee" in Italian.
Buona torta is a literal Italian equivalent of the English phrase "nice cake." The feminine singular adjective and noun literally mean "good cake." Regardless of meaning or use, the pronunciation will be "BWO-NA TORT-ta" in Italian.