codice fiscale
The English phrase "tax code" is codice fiscale in Italian.
The term codice fiscale refers to the personal tax identification code used by the Italian government to identify individuals for tax and administrative purposes. It is the standard term used across Italy.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of codice, meaning "code" and fiscale, meaning "tax" or "fiscal".
How does it change in a sentence?
codice fiscale is a masculine noun phrase. While it does not change its form when used in a sentence, the adjective fiscale remains singular to match the noun codice. For example, if you are talking about someone's code, you might say Il tuo codice fiscale (your Codice Fiscale).
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'tax code' to refer to the set of laws governing taxes, codice fiscale refers exclusively to the individual's ID number.
- In Italy, your codice fiscale is so essential that you will often be asked for it by doctors, landlords, and even gym memberships, not just the tax office.
- The word codice is a learned borrowing from the Latin cōdicem, which originally referred to a block of wooden tablets tied together.
Examples in context
- Devo scrivere il mio codice fiscale sul modulo.I have to write my tax code on the form.
- Hai il tuo codice fiscale con te?Do you have your tax code with you?
- Il codice fiscale è riportato sulla tessera sanitaria.The tax code is printed on the health card.
Example conversation
Martina and Francesco are at a government office to register for a service.
- MartinaFrancesco, hai segnato il tuo codice fiscale?Francesco, did you write down your tax code?
- FrancescoSì, l'ho scritto proprio qui sopra.Yes, I wrote it right here above.
- MartinaPerfetto, ora posso consegnare la domanda.Perfect, now I can submit the application.
- FrancescoSperiamo che non manchi nulla.Let's hope nothing is missing.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries codice, fiscale, CC BY-SA 4.0.
