stia
/ˈsti.a/feminine
The English word 'coop' (referring to an enclosure for birds) can be translated into Italian as stia or pollaio.
Meaning: enclosure for birds (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| stia | /ˈsti.a/ | feminine |
| pollaio | /polˈla.jo/ | masculine |
The term is used to describe an enclosure for birds. In a broader organizational sense, words derived from 'cooperativa' refer to cooperative societies or organizations, such as a cooperativa di consumatori (consumer cooperative).
What does it mean word for word?
The word pollaio is a compound formed from pollo (chicken) and the suffix -aio, which denotes a place or a person associated with a specific thing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of pollaio is pollai.
How do you pronounce it?
The word stia is pronounced /ˈsti.a/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- While pollaio is used for a chicken coop, it is also used metaphorically in Italian to describe a noisy, chaotic, or crowded place, much like calling a room a 'madhouse' in English.
- The Italian word stia is a distant relative of the English word 'sty'. Both descend from a Proto-Germanic word for a cage or stall.
- In Italian, the word stia can be used for a variety of animals beyond birds, such as a pen for sheep or a stall for cattle.
Examples in context
- Le galline sono nel pollaio.The hens are in the chicken coop.This sentence demonstrates the use of pollaio to describe where hens are located.Tatoeba #6061517 by Sonny, translation #6060877 by colwem
- La stia è molto pulita.The coop is very clean.
- Abbiamo costruito una nuova stia.We built a new coop.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are checking the animals on their farm.
- LorenzoDove si trova la stia?Where is the coop located?
- ChiaraÈ proprio dietro quel grande albero.It is right behind that big tree.
- LorenzoVa bene, andiamo a controllare la stia.Okay, let's go check the coop.
- ChiaraSì, le galline sono lì dentro.Yes, the chickens are inside there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coop” translations and entries stia, pollaio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pollaio, stia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
