clarinetto
masculine
The Italian word for clarinet is clarinetto.
The term refers to the woodwind musical instrument.
Meaning: woodwind musical instrument (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- The word clarinetto actually derives from the word for 'trumpet', which is clarino.
- While an English speaker might call it a 'woodwind', an Italian musician might colloquously group it under 'fiati', which literally means 'breaths'.
- The root word clarino refers to a high-pitched trumpet, and the Italian word for 'clear' is chiaro, reflecting the 'clear' sound the instrument produces.
Examples in context
- Io suono il clarinetto.I play the clarinet.This sentence shows how to express playing an instrument.Tatoeba #7062864 by Guybrush88, translation #5506412 by confusedchild02
- Non so suonare il clarinetto.I don't know how to play the clarinet.This sentence expresses a lack of skill in playing the instrument.Tatoeba #7358291 by Guybrush88, translation #6246830 by CK
- Tom ruppe il clarinetto di Mary.Tom broke Mary's clarinet.This sentence shows the use of the instrument in a sentence involving possession.Tatoeba #2234490 by Guybrush88, translation #1095732 by CK
- Sai suonare il clarinetto?Do you know how to play the clarinet?
- Mi scusi, dove posso trovare un clarinetto di buona qualità?Excuse me, where can I find a good-quality clarinet?
- Hai suonato il clarinetto in maniera eccezionale!You played the clarinet exceptionally well!
- La tua abilità sul clarinetto è impressionante!Your skills on the clarinet are impressive!
- 24 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are at a music store.
- LorenzoVuoi comprare un nuovo clarinetto?Do you want to buy a new clarinet?
- SofiaSì, il mio vecchio clarinetto è rotto.Yes, my old clarinet is broken.
- LorenzoQuesto modello di clarinetto è molto bello.This clarinet model is very beautiful.
- SofiaHai ragione, Lorenzo, lo prendo.You're right, Lorenzo, I'll take it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “clarinet” translations and entries clarinetto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clarinetto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
