Pronunciation: [ˈada͡ɪd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
The word "adige" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /əˈdɪdʒi/. The first syllable is pronounced with the schwa sound /ə/, followed by the consonant blend /dʒ/ representing the "j" sound. The second syllable starts with the stressed vowel sound /ɪ/ and ends with the "dʒi" sound, spelled with "g" and "i" to represent two separate sound units. This word may be unfamiliar to some readers, as it refers to a river in Italy.
Adige is a noun referring to a large river in Northern Italy. Specifically, it denotes the second longest river in Italy, flowing through the Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, and Emilia-Romagna regions. The river is around 410 kilometers (255 miles) in length and originates in the Alps near the Reschen Pass in South Tyrol. It then flows southward, passing through the Valtellina valley, Lombardy, and Verona, before finally entering the Adriatic Sea near the city of Chioggia.
The Adige River plays a vital role in the region, both in terms of history and economy. Throughout time, various civilizations have settled along its banks, creating numerous cities and towns that rely on the river as a resource for irrigation, transportation, and hydroelectric power generation. Furthermore, the fertile plains surrounding the river have facilitated agricultural activities, including the cultivation of crops, vineyards, and orchards.
Moreover, the Adige River is of considerable importance for tourism, offering scenic landscapes, opportunities for water sports, and attracting visitors to its picturesque valleys. The river also provides a habitat for diverse flora and fauna, including various fish species, birds, and mammals. Overall, the Adige River holds significant cultural, historical, and ecological value, making it an important natural feature of Northern Italy.
The word "Adige" originates from the Latin word "Athesis", which was used to refer to the Adige River in Italy. The Latin term itself derives from the Greek word "Atesis", which meant "bottom" or "lowest point". Over time, "Athesis" eventually transformed into "Adige" through linguistic evolution and regional influences.
