pallina da golf
/palˈli.na da ˈɡɔlf/word by word
The Italian phrase for golf ball is pallina da golf.
pallina da golf refers to the small ball used in the game of golf.
Meaning: small ball used in golf (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so you use the indefinite article una to say una pallina da golf (a golf ball). To say "of the golf ball", use the articulated preposition della (della pallina da golf). The plural form of pallina da golf is palline da golf.
How do you pronounce it?
/palˈli.na da ˈɡɔlf/. The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The term pallina is used in many other contexts, such as pallina di mozzarella for a small mozzarella ball, showing how the diminutive is a versatile tool in Italian.
- The word da used in pallina da golf likely evolved from a combination of the Latin words unde and ad when used to mean 'at' or 'by'.
- The word pallina is a diminutive of palla, which means 'ball'. While 'palla' refers to any ball, adding the suffix '-ina' specifically highlights the tiny size of the golf ball.
Examples in context
- Una pallina da golf colpì Tom.A golf ball hit Tom.This sentence shows the use of pallina da golf as a subject.Tatoeba #14020134 by Guybrush88, translation #8367600 by CK
- Fui colpito da una pallina da golf.I was hit by a golf ball.This sentence shows the use of pallina da golf following a preposition.Tatoeba #7959250 by Guybrush88, translation #7727905 by CK
- Ho bisogno di una nuova palla da golf per la mia partita di domani.I need a new golf ball for my game tomorrow.
- Mi serve una pallina da golf per la pratica sul campo.I need a golf ball for field practice.
- Ho perso la mia pallina da golf nel bosco.I lost my golf ball in the woods.
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Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are at a golf course.
- MartinaAlessandro, hai visto la mia pallina da golf?Alessandro, have you seen my golf ball?
- AlessandroNo, Martina, l'hai cercata vicino al laghetto?No, Martina, did you look for it near the pond?
- MartinaSì, ma non c'è nessuna pallina da golf lì.Yes, but there is no golf ball there.
- AlessandroGuarda, forse è finita nell'erba alta.Look, maybe it ended up in the tall grass.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (pallina, da, golf) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries da, golf, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
