colla stick
feminine
The English phrase "glue stick" is translated into Italian as colla stick or colla a bastoncino.
Meaning: solid adhesive tube (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | Note |
|---|---|
| colla stick | feminine |
| colla a bastoncino | feminine |
How does it change in a sentence?
Both forms are feminine nouns.
Did you know?
- The word colla is a linguistic relative of the English word 'glue', as both trace their ancestry back to the Ancient Greek word κόλλα (kólla).
- While colla stick is common, the more traditional colla a bastoncino uses bastoncino, which is the diminutive form of bastone, meaning 'stick' or 'cane'.
- While colla is the standard word for glue, its phonetic similarity to the English word 'cola' can sometimes lead to humorous confusion for English speakers in Italy.
Examples in context
- Ha una colla stick?Do you have a glue stick?This sentence is useful for asking if someone possesses a colla stick.Tatoeba #10512237 by Guybrush88, translation #10122276 by ddnktr
- Usa una colla stick.Use a glue stick.This sentence is useful for instructing someone to use a colla stick.Tatoeba #10512162 by Guybrush88, translation #10156882 by ddnktr
- Mi serve una colla stick per questo progetto.I need a glue stick for this project.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Francesco and Chiara are organizing their school supplies.
- FrancescoChiara, hai visto la mia colla stick?Chiara, have you seen my glue stick?
- ChiaraSì, è sopra il tavolo.Yes, it is on the table.
- FrancescoGrazie, ora posso finire il collage.Thanks, now I can finish the collage.
- ChiaraPrego, Francesco!You're welcome, Francesco!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “glue stick” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, colla, stick, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
