stecca di cannella
/ˈstek.ka di kanˈnɛl.la/word by word
In Italian, the phrase for cinnamon stick is stecca di cannella.
The term refers to a thin piece of cinnamon bark that has been curled into a tube shape.
Meaning: thin piece of cinnamon bark curled up into a tube (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of stecca, meaning stick or rod and di cannella, meaning of cinnamon.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form, cinnamon sticks, change the noun stecca to stecche while keeping di cannella the same, resulting in stecche di cannella.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable. The IPA is /ˈstek.ka di kanˈnɛl.la/.
Did you know?
- The term cannella traces its history back to the Akkadian word qanûm, which also referred to a reed or a tube.
- While stecca is used for a cinnamon stick, it is also the common Italian word for a pool cue.
- While stecca is used for a cinnamon stick, it is also the word used for a 'matchstick' or a 'wooden slat'.
Examples in context
- Ho appena aggiunto un bastoncino di cannella alla mia ricetta di apple pie.I just added a cinnamon stick to my apple pie recipe.
- Ho comprato una stecca di cannella per la torta.I bought a cinnamon stick for the cake.
- Metti una stecca di cannella nel tè.Put a cinnamon stick in the tea.
- Questa stecca di cannella è molto profumata.This cinnamon stick is very fragrant.
Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are preparing a spiced hot drink in the kitchen.
- FrancescoGiulia, hai una stecca di cannella?Giulia, do you have a cinnamon stick?
- GiuliaSì, l'ho appena presa in dispensa.Yes, I just got it from the pantry.
- FrancescoPerfetto, mettila subito nel latte caldo.Perfect, put it in the hot milk immediately.
- GiuliaVa bene, Francesco, lo faccio subito.Alright, Francesco, I'll do it right away.
