Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| fascio | /ˈfaʃ.ʃo/ | masculine |
| insieme | /inˈsjɛ.me/ /inˈsje.me/ |
masculine |
| fascina | /faʃˈʃi.na/ | feminine |
The terms in this pack refer to a group of objects that are held together by being wrapped or tied. In a computing context, if you are referring to selling hardware and software together as a single product, you would use the verb integrare. To describe the action of tying or wrapping things together, you can use the verbs raccogliere, aggregare or affagottare.
Which one should you use?
While all these words relate to the concept of a bundle, fascio is the default masculine noun used for a bundle of objects. The pack also provides the masculine form insieme and the feminine form fascina.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The default masculine noun for a bundle of objects is fascio.
How do you pronounce it?
The word fascio is pronounced /ˈfaʃ.ʃo/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The term fascio carries a heavy political weight in Italy because it was used as a name for various 'fasces' or organized political movements in the 20th century.
- In Italian, the concept of a 'bundle' in the form of fascio is often used in anatomy to describe a group of muscle fibers or nerves.
- The word insieme shares a common ancestor with the French word ensemble, which English speakers often use to describe a coordinated outfit or musical group.
Examples in context
- Tom è un fascio di nervi.Tom is a bundle of nerves.This sentence uses fascio to illustrate an idiomatic expression about being a bundle of nerves.Tatoeba #4196063 by Guybrush88, translation #1025197 by CK
- Spedirò un pacchetto di libri al tuo indirizzo.I will send a bundle of books to your address.
- Il contadino porta un fagotto di legna sulla spalla.The farmer carries a bundle of firewood on his shoulder.
- Porta quel fascio di legna in cucina.Carry that bundle of wood into the kitchen.
- Ho trovato un fascio di canne vicino al fiume.I found a bundle of reeds near the river.
Example conversation
Francesco and Sofia are working in the garden.
- FrancescoPuoi aiutarmi con questo fascio di rami?Can you help me with this bundle of branches?
- SofiaCerto, lo prendo subito, Francesco.Sure, I'll grab it right away, Francesco.
- FrancescoGrazie, è molto pesante.Thanks, it is very heavy.
- SofiaNon ti preoccupare, lo faccio volentieri.Don't worry, I'm happy to do it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bundle” translations and entries fascio, insieme, fascina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fascina, fascio, insieme, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
