What does the Italian word Degli mean in English also Dei?

"Degli" and "Dei" are both Italian words related to "of the" in English. Here's a breakdown:

Degli:

* "Degli" is the masculine plural form of "di" which means "of" in English.

* It's used before masculine plural nouns.

Examples:

* Gli alberi degli ulivi (The trees of the olive trees)

* I fiori degli orti (The flowers of the gardens)

Dei:

* "Dei" is the masculine plural form of "di" as well, but it's used when the noun following it begins with a vowel.

* It's used before masculine plural nouns that start with a vowel sound.

Examples:

* I colori dei arcobaleno (The colors of the rainbow)

* Gli amici dei uccelli (The friends of the birds)

In essence, both "degli" and "dei" translate to "of the" in English. They are simply different forms used based on the gender and starting sound of the following noun.