cabina
/kaˈbi.na/
The Italian word for cabin is cabina.
cabina is used to refer to a small dwelling or a specific compartment, such as the cabins found on boats, airplanes or even a photographic darkroom.
Meaning: small dwelling, especially one made of logs (noun)
Which one should you use?
While cabina often implies a structured compartment or room like a booth or a cabin on a ship, the word capanna is used to describe a more primitive or makeshift hut or shack.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Alpine region, the term rifugio is used to refer specifically to a mountain hut or refuge.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /kaˈbi.na/. It has three syllables, and the stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italy, the term cabina is the standard way to refer to a telephone booth, a concept that has become a nostalgic piece of history.
- The word cabina is used to describe the driver's compartment in a truck or tractor, referred to as the cabina di guida.
- The word cabina is a direct relative of the English word 'cabin', both stemming from the French 'cabine'.
Examples in context
- Tom sta aspettando nella sua cabina.Tom is waiting in his cabin.This sentence shows the use of cabina to describe a place where someone is waiting.Tatoeba #12032942 by Guybrush88, translation #8390193 by CK
- Ho appena comprato un cabinato molto costoso.I just bought an extremely expensive cabin boat.This sentence uses cabina in the context of a boat.Tatoeba #955465 by Guybrush88, translation #955829 by odiernod
- La cabina è stata fatta a pezzi dalla tempesta.The cabin was torn to pieces by the storm.This sentence shows cabina being used to describe a structure damaged by a storm.Tatoeba #3343694 by Guybrush88, translation #1212732 by CK
- Ho prenotato una cabina di prima classe sulla nave da crociera.I booked a first-class cabin on the cruise ship.
- La cabina del pilota è attrezzata con la tecnologia più avanzata.The cockpit is equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
- Quest'estate andremo in montagna e alloggeremo in una baita.This summer, we will go to the mountains and stay in a cabin.
- La baita che abbiamo affittato ha una splendida vista sulle valli circostanti.The cabin we rented has a magnificent view of the surrounding valleys.
- Hanno raggiunto il rifugio in cima alla montagna prima del tramonto.They reached the mountain refuge at the top before sunset.
- D'estate, molti turisti affittano casette vicino al fiume per le vacanze.In summer, many tourists rent small cabins near the river for their holidays.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are planning a weekend trip to the mountains.
- SofiaVuoi dormire in una cabina di legno?Do you want to sleep in a wooden cabin?
- AlessandroSì, sarebbe molto romantico.Yes, it would be very romantic.
- SofiaHo trovato una bella cabina vicino al lago.I found a nice cabin near the lake.
- AlessandroPerfetto, prenotiamola subito!Perfect, let's book it right away!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry cabina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cabina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
