ognuna

Ognuna is the feminine singular form of the Italian pronoun ognuno, meaning "each one" or "every one." It refers to a female person or to a feminine antecedent and contrasts with ognuno, which is used for masculine or mixed groups.

As a pronoun, ognuna is used to denote individual members within a feminine group. Common constructions include ognuna di loro (each of them) and ognuna delle ragazze (each of the girls). For example, "Ognuna di noi ha una storia diversa" or "Ognuna porta il proprio talento." In everyday speech, speakers often prefer alternatives such as ciascuna or ogni when modifying feminine nouns, for instance "ciascuna ragazza" or "ogni ragazza," depending on the sentence.

In terms of grammar, ognuna is the feminine counterpart to ognuno and is most often encountered as a standalone pronoun or in phrases that refer back to feminine subjects. When a feminine noun is directly described, speakers typically use "ciascuna" or "ogni" rather than "ognuna," which functions primarily as a pronoun within a clause.

Overall, ognuna occupies a relatively specialized role in Italian grammar, used to emphasize individuality among feminine referents, with several interchangeable options available depending on formality and context.