fermaglio per capelli
/ferˈmaʎ.ʎo per kaˈpel.li/word by word
The English phrase hair clip is translated into Italian as fermaglio per capelli.
This term is used to describe a clip used to hold back the hair.
Meaning: clip to hold back the hair (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of fermaglio meaning clip or fastener, and per capelli meaning for hair.
Which one should you use?
While fermaglio per capelli is a general term, the alternative molletta per capelli is commonly used to describe smaller hair clips, such as those that are spring-loaded or have a snap style.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun fermaglio changes to fermagli when you want to refer to multiple hair clips (plural).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ferˈmaʎ.ʎo per kaˈpel.li/. It has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The term molletta is the diminutive form of molla, which means 'spring'.
- The word fermaglio is not purely Latin in origin but was borrowed into Italian from the Occitan word fermalh or the French word fermail.
- The term molletta is a multifunctional word that can refer to a hair clip, a clothespin, or even a chip clip in a kitchen.
Examples in context
- Ho perso la mia forcina, mi serve un'altra per prendere la frangetta.I lost my hair clip, I need another one to pin back my bangs.
- Ho dimenticato il mio fermaglio per capelli.I forgot my hair clip.
- Questo fermaglio per capelli è molto elegante.This hair clip is very elegant.
Example conversation
Lorenzo is helping Martina get ready for a party.
- LorenzoMartina, ti serve un fermaglio per capelli?Martina, do you need a hair clip?
- MartinaSì, ne vorrei uno nero.Yes, I would like a black one.
- LorenzoEcco il tuo fermaglio per capelli.Here is your hair clip.
- MartinaGrazie mille, Lorenzo!Thanks a lot, Lorenzo!
