Bob
/ˈbob/
The English verb 'bob' (to move something as though it were bobbing in water) translates to Bob in Italian.
Note that Bob also serves as a diminutive of the name Robert.
Meaning: move (something) as though it were bobbing in water (verb)
Which one should you use?
The noun sballottio is used to describe a bobbing motion.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbob/
Did you know?
- The Italian word bob is a pseudo-anglicism, meaning it is an English word that was adopted into Italian but shifted its meaning to refer specifically to the bobsled rather than the action of bobbing.
- In Italian, fare bob can be used colloquially to describe sliding down any snowy hill on a sled, even if the equipment is a simple plastic toy rather than a professional bobsleigh.
Examples in context
- Bob è tuo zio?Is Bob your uncle?This sentence shows how to use Bob as a proper name to ask about a relationship.Tatoeba #13503609 by Guybrush88, translation #10852563 by andibing
- Bob è mio amico.Bob is my friend.This sentence demonstrates the use of Bob as a proper name to state a friendship.Tatoeba #3811747 by Guybrush88, translation #33182 by CN
- Bob mi ha aiutato.Bob helped me.This sentence illustrates the use of Bob as a proper name when describing someone who provided help.Tatoeba #375603 by Pharamp, translation #33256 by CN
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Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are watching a small toy boat in a bathtub.
- SofiaGuarda come fa a bob!Look how it bobs!
- AlessandroSì, si muove proprio bene.Yes, it moves really well.
- SofiaPuoi farlo bob ancora?Can you make it bob again?
- AlessandroCerto, guarda qui, Alessandro lo fa!Sure, look here, Alessandro is doing it!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Bob, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bob, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
