chiavi
The Italian word for "keys" is chiavi.
chiavi refers to small metal tools used to lock or unlock doors and other containers.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of chiavi is chiave. Because chiavi is a feminine plural noun, it must be preceded by the feminine plural article le when used with the definite article.
Did you know?
- If you are talking about 'musical keys' like C major or A minor, Italians use the word tonalità instead of using the word chiave.
- The phrase dare le chiavi in mano literally means 'to give the keys in hand' and is used when someone is given full control or responsibility for something.
- The word chiave is a cognate of the English word 'clave' used in music, both deriving from the Latin clavis.
Examples in context
- Mi dia le chiavi.Give me the keys.This sentence is useful for requesting the keys.Tatoeba #4538605 by Guybrush88, translation #1877595 by CK
- Ha le mie chiavi.You've got my keys.This sentence is useful for stating that someone has your keys.Tatoeba #5352970 by Guybrush88, translation #1895551 by CK
- Ci dia le chiavi.Give us the keys.Tatoeba #5750723 by Guybrush88, translation #3915824 by CH
- Questi tasti non funzionano. Mi potresti aiutare a ripararli?These keys are not functioning. Could you help me fix them?
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are leaving the house.
- LorenzoHai preso le chiavi?Did you take the keys?
- MartinaSì, le chiavi sono nella mia borsa.Yes, the keys are in my bag.
- LorenzoGrazie, Martina.Thanks, Martina.
- MartinaAndiamo, Lorenzo!Let's go, Lorenzo!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
