ciambelle
The English phrase "donuts" is translated into Italian as ciambelle.
The word refers to donuts.
What does it mean word for word?
ciambelle is the plural of ciambella, which literally means "little rings" or "little hoops".
Which one should you use?
While ciambelle is the general term for ring-shaped pastries, it is often used to describe traditional Italian-style ring donuts which may differ in texture from American-style donuts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the northern region of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, donuts are called Krapfen. In Naples and the surrounding Campania region, donuts are referred to as graffe.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is ciambella.
Did you know?
- While an English speaker might say 'donut' to describe any ring-shaped food, calling a ring-shaped object a ciambella in Italy is also a common way to describe certain types of swimming rings or lifebuoys.
- While ciambelle are ring-shaped, the Italian Krapfen found in the north are typically filled with jam and have no hole in the center.
- The term ciambella is used in certain Italian dialects to refer to a circular embroidery hoop, showing how the 'ring' shape defines the word across different contexts.
Examples in context
- Io amo le ciambelle.I love donuts.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal liking for ciambelle.Tatoeba #13297614 by Guybrush88, translation #10684000 by CK
- Io ho delle ciambelle.I've got some donuts.This sentence is useful for stating that you possess some ciambelle.Tatoeba #4699677 by Guybrush88, translation #2359693 by CK
- Ci sono altre ciambelle?Are there any more donuts?This sentence is useful for asking if there are any more ciambelle available.Tatoeba #5569350 by Guybrush88, translation #2545029 by CK
- Mi piacerebbe assaggiare le ciambelle, se possibile.I would like to try the donuts, if possible.
- Facciamo una pausa e prendiamo dei bomboloni?Let's take a break and get some donuts?
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are at a bakery in the morning.
- LorenzoVuoi provare queste ciambelle?Do you want to try these donuts?
- SofiaSì, le ciambelle al cioccolato sono ottime.Yes, the chocolate donuts are excellent.
- LorenzoPrendo solo due ciambelle per me.I will just take two donuts for myself.
- SofiaVa bene, allora ne prendo tre.Alright, then I will take three.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
