How to Say "Coffee Grinder" in Italian

macinacaffè

/ma.t͡ʃi.na.kafˈfɛ/

The English phrase "coffee grinder" in Italian is macinacaffè.

macinacaffè is a noun referring to a device used for pulverizing or powdering coffee beans.

Meaning: a device for pulverizing or powdering coffee beans (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

macinacaffè is an invariable noun, which means it does not change its form to indicate plurality. The plural of the word is also macinacaffè.

The word has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 5th syllable. It is pronounced /ma.tʃi.na.kafˈfɛ/.

The verb inside macinacaffè, macinare, is used figuratively in Italian to describe someone who is exhausted or 'ground down' by hard work.
Italian coffee culture distinguishes between macinatura grossa for French press and macinatura fine for espresso, a distinction that is strictly guarded by baristas.
In Italy, a macinacaffè might be a manual wooden device, whereas an electric one is often called a macinino to imply a smaller or more domestic scale.

Scusami, dove posso trovare un macinacaffè in questa zona?
Excuse me, where can I find a coffee grinder in this area?
Mi consiglieresti un buon mulino per caffè da usare a casa?
Would you recommend a good coffee mill for home use?
Ho comprato un nuovo macinacaffè.
I bought a new coffee grinder.
Il macinacaffè è sul tavolo della cucina.
The coffee grinder is on the kitchen table.
Questo macinacaffè elettrico è molto veloce.
This electric coffee grinder is very fast.

Matteo and Chiara are preparing coffee in their kitchen.

Matteo

Chiara, dove hai messo il macinacaffè?
Chiara, where did you put the coffee grinder?
Chiara

È dentro l'armadio, accanto alle tazze.
It is inside the cupboard, next to the cups.
Matteo

Grazie, ora posso preparare il caffè.
Thanks, now I can make the coffee.
Chiara

Ottima idea, ne ho proprio voglia.
Great idea, I really want some.

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