giacca di jeans
/ˈd͡ʒak.ka di ˈd͡ʒins/word by word
The English phrase "denim jacket" is translated into Italian as giacca di jeans.
giacca di jeans is used to refer to a denim jacket.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of giacca (jacket) and di jeans (of jeans/denim).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, only the noun giacca changes to giacche. The di jeans part remains unchanged.
Did you know?
- The word giacca shares a root with the English word 'jacket', but both originally derived from the Old French jaque, which referred to a padded tunic worn under armor.
- If you were looking for a denim jacket in a high-end Italian boutique, you might see it listed under capospalla instead of just giacca.
- Despite the English origin of the word jeans, the pronunciation in Italian will typically follow Italian phonetic rules, often emphasizing the 's' at the end.
Examples in context
- Ho appena acquistato una giacca di jeans nuova. È molto elegante.I just bought a new denim jacket. It's very stylish.
- Indosso sempre il mio giubbotto di jeans preferito.I always wear my favorite denim jacket.
- Vorrei comprare una giacca di jeans di colore scuro.I would like to buy a dark-colored denim jacket.
- Mi piace la tua giacca di jeans.I like your denim jacket.
- Devo comprare una nuova giacca di jeans.I need to buy a new denim jacket.
- Dove hai preso quella giacca di jeans?Where did you get that denim jacket?
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are shopping in a clothing store.
- GiuliaGuarda questa giacca di jeans, Lorenzo.Look at this denim jacket, Lorenzo.
- LorenzoÈ molto bella, Giulia.It is very beautiful, Giulia.
- GiuliaPensi che mi stia bene?Do you think it suits me?
- LorenzoSì, ti sta benissimo.Yes, it suits you very well.
