bong
The English word 'bong' is translated into Italian as bong.
The term refers to a vessel used in smoking various substances.
Meaning: vessel used in smoking various substances (noun)
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word bong is an immutable noun, which means that even when you are talking about multiple devices, the word remains bong without adding an 'i' or 'e' at the end.
- In Italy, if you ask for a pipa, a seller might assume you want a classic tobacco pipe, whereas a bong is strictly associated with counter-culture and cannabis.
- While it is a masculine noun, if you use the descriptive phrase pipa d'acqua, the gender of the object shifts to feminine because it is now governed by the word pipa.
Examples in context
- Ho comprato un nuovo bong.I bought a new bong.
- Il bong è sporco.The bong is dirty.
- Dove hai messo il bong?Where did you put the bong?
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are hanging out at home.
- LorenzoChiara, mi passi il bong per favore?Chiara, can you pass me the bong please?
- ChiaraCerto, Lorenzo, eccolo qui.Sure, Lorenzo, here it is.
- LorenzoGrazie, è proprio pulito.Thanks, it is really clean.
- ChiaraSì, l'ho lavato io stamattina.Yes, I washed it this morning.
