bastone
/basˈto.ne/
The English word 'cane' is translated into Italian as bastone.
A walking stick used to help a person balance or walk.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of bastone is bastoni.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable: /basˈto.ne/.
Did you know?
- The word bastone can also refer to a 'stick' of chocolate or a wafer used in desserts, such as bastoncini di cioccolato.
- The word bastone can be used in the phrase con il bastone e la carota, which translates to 'with the stick and the carrot'.
- In traditional Italian folklore, the bastone was not just for balance but often served as a symbol of authority or a shepherd's tool for guiding livestock.
Examples in context
- Dov'è il mio bastone?Where's my cane?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of your bastone.Tatoeba #13383837 by Guybrush88, translation #2254631 by CK
- Non uso più un bastone.I don't use a cane anymore.This sentence is useful for stating that you no longer use a bastone.Tatoeba #6875746 by Guybrush88, translation #6665903 by CK
- Questo bastone è di Tom?Is this cane Tom's?This sentence is useful for asking about the ownership of a bastone.Tatoeba #6697735 by Guybrush88, translation #6663731 by CK
- Il cane è il migliore amico dell'uomo.The dog is man's best friend.
- Il mio amico ha un cagnolino molto carino.My friend has a very cute little dog.
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Example conversation
Chiara and Lorenzo are helping her grandfather walk in the park.
- ChiaraIl nonno ha bisogno del suo bastone.Grandfather needs his walking stick.
- LorenzoL'hai preso prima di uscire?Did you grab it before leaving?
- ChiaraSì, il bastone è in borsa.Yes, the walking stick is in the bag.
- LorenzoPerfetto, allora possiamo camminare.Perfect, then we can walk.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bastone, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
