pieghevole
The English word "bendable" is translated into Italian as pieghevole.
pieghevole is an adjective used to describe something that is able to be bent, flexed or twisted without breaking.
Meaning: able to be bent or flexed or twisted without breaking (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from the verb piegare (to bend) and the suffix -evole, which denotes capability or being worthy of something.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use this adjective in its plural form, change pieghevole to pieghevoli.
Did you know?
- Pieghevole is also used as a noun to refer to a folding bicycle, known in Italian as una pieghevole.
- While pieghevole describes physical flexibility, Italians use the word flessibile to describe a 'bendable' or adaptable personality.
- The root of pieghevole is related to the English word 'ply', as seen in 'pliable' or 'plywood', both of which come from the same Latin root for folding.
Examples in context
- Questo oggetto è flessibileThis object is bendable
- L'argilla è modellabileClay is bendable/moldable
- Questa posizione richiede una colonna vertebrale flessibile.This pose requires a flexible spine.
- Il filo metallico è flessibile.The metal wire is bendable.
- un tubo pieghevoleA bendable tube
Example conversation
Martina and Francesco are shopping for new travel gadgets.
- MartinaGuarda questo nuovo tablet pieghevole!Look at this new bendable tablet!
- FrancescoÈ davvero incredibile, Francesco lo vuole.It is really incredible, Francesco wants it.
- MartinaPensi che sia resistente?Do you think it is durable?
- FrancescoSì, sembra molto robusto.Yes, it seems very sturdy.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pieghevole, CC BY-SA 4.0.
