cucino
The phrase "I cook" in Italian is translated as cucino.
cucino is a statement used to say that the speaker prepares food.
How does it change in a sentence?
The infinitive form of the verb is cucinare. The subject pronoun io (I) is often omitted because the verb ending -o already indicates that the subject is I.
Did you know?
- While cucino means 'I cook', Italians often use the phrase mettere le mani in pasta to describe getting involved in the cooking process. Literally, it means 'to put one's hands in the dough'.
- The word cuoco is a linguistic cousin to the English word 'cook'. Both trace their roots back to the Latin word coquere, which means 'to boil'.
- In many Italian households, if you say cucino io, adding the pronoun io at the end shifts the meaning from a simple statement to a way of saying 'I'll be the one doing the cooking' (as opposed to someone else).
Examples in context
- Io cucino per Tom.I cook for Tom.This sentence is useful for showing who the food is being prepared for using cucino.Tatoeba #11670272 by Guybrush88, translation #5840546 by CK
- Dove cucino la cena?Where do I cook dinner?This sentence is useful for asking a question about the location of cooking using cucino.Tatoeba #4816124 by Guybrush88, translation #2757223 by verdulo
- Cucino un po' a casa.I cook a little at home.This sentence is useful for describing how much one cooks at home using cucino.Tatoeba #8117167 by Guybrush88, translation #5746841 by CM
- Sono un cuoco, disponibile per collaborazioni professionali.I am a cook, available for professional collaborations.
- Cucino io questa sera per la famiglia.I'm cooking tonight for the family.
- Mi diletto in cucinaI delight in cooking
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Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are talking about their dinner plans at home.
- SofiaStasera cucino io.Tonight, I cook.
- LorenzoCosa cucini di buono?What delicious things are you cooking?
- SofiaCucino la pasta con le vongole.I am cooking pasta with clams.
- LorenzoOttimo, sono molto affamato!Great, I am very hungry!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
