tagliabiscotti
The English phrase "cookie cutter" is translated into Italian as tagliabiscotti.
The word tagliabiscotti refers to a device used to cut flattened dough into specific shapes before the baking process.
Meaning: a device used to cut flattened dough into shapes before baking (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound formed from taglia, which means "cuts" and biscotti, which means "cookies".
How does it change in a sentence?
tagliabiscotti is an invariable noun, which means it does not change its form when used in the plural.
Did you know?
- While tagliabiscotti means 'cookie cutter', the word biscotti actually comes from the Latin bis coctus, meaning 'twice baked'. This refers to the traditional process of baking the dough once and then drying it in the oven again.
- The term cookie cutter is often used as a metaphor in English for something generic. In Italian, this concept is expressed using stampino or standardizzato rather than the literal word tagliabiscotti.
- Italian uses many compound nouns like tagliabiscotti that combine a verb and an object. Other examples include tagliacarte for a paper cutter and tagliaunghie for nail clippers.
Examples in context
- Vorrei comprare un tagliapasta a forma di stella per fare i biscotti di Natale.I would like to buy a star-shaped cookie cutter to make Christmas cookies.
- Ho bisogno di un tagliapasta a forma di fiore per la mia festa di compleanno.I need a flower-shaped cookie cutter for my birthday party.
- Ho comprato un nuovo tagliabiscotti a forma di stella.I bought a new star-shaped cookie cutter.
- Dov'è il tagliabiscotti per i biscotti di Natale?Where is the cookie cutter for the Christmas cookies?
- Usa questo tagliabiscotti per fare delle forme perfette.Use this cookie cutter to make perfect shapes.
Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are in the kitchen preparing for a baking afternoon.
- AlessandroSofia, hai trovato il tagliabiscotti?Sofia, did you find the cookie cutter?
- SofiaSì, l'ho appena preso nel cassetto.Yes, I just took it from the drawer.
- AlessandroOttimo, iniziamo a preparare l'impasto.Great, let's start preparing the dough.
- SofiaVa bene, Alessandro, sono pronta.Okay, Alessandro, I am ready.
