Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| tosaerba | /ˌto.zaˈɛr.ba/ | masculine |
| falciatrice | /fal.t͡ʃaˈtri.t͡ʃe/ | feminine |
| tagliaerba | masculine | |
| rasaerba | masculine |
The terms used to describe a device for cutting grass vary depending on the scale and type of machine being discussed.
What does it mean word for word?
The word tosaerba is a compound of the verb tosare, which means to trim or mow and the noun erba, which means grass, literally translating to "grass cutter".
Which one should you use?
tosaerba is the most common term for a standard domestic lawnmower used in gardens. In contrast, falciatrice often refers to larger, more heavy-duty machinery or brush cutters used for clearing fields or tall grass. The term tagliaerba also means grass cutter.
How does it change in a sentence?
tosaerba is a masculine noun. tagliaerba is an invariable noun, meaning it does not change its form in the plural. falciatrice is a feminine noun and becomes falciatrici in the plural.
How do you pronounce it?
tosaerba is pronounced /ˌto.zaˈɛr.ba/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The verb tosare used in tosaerba is the same word used for shearing wool from a sheep.
- While tosaerba is a standard noun, the word erba is also common slang for 'cannabis' in Italian.
- The root of falciatrice shares an ancient connection with the Latin word for 'hook' or 'curve'.
Examples in context
- Posso prendere in prestito il tuo tosaerba?May I borrow your lawnmower?This sentence is useful for asking to borrow a tosaerba.Tatoeba #6826265 by Guybrush88, translation #6352899 by CK
- Ho bisogno di acquistare un tosaerba nuovo.I need to buy a new lawnmower.
- Dobbiamo affittare un tosaerba per il parco.We need to rent a lawnmower for the park.
- Hanno un giardino enorme e un'efficiente macchina per tagliare l'erba.They have a huge garden and an efficient lawnmower.
- La manutenzione della macchina per tagliare l'erba è fondamentale.Maintaining the lawnmower is essential.
- Il mio rasaerba è un po' vecchio, ma funziona ancora bene.My lawnmower is a bit old, but it still works well.
- Ho bisogno di comprare un tagliaerba nuovo per il giardino.I need to buy a new lawnmower for the garden.
- Il tagliaerba elettrico è più pratico da usare.The electric lawnmower is more convenient to use.
- Il tosaerba è nel garage.The lawnmower is in the garage.
- Dobbiamo comprare un nuovo tosaerba.We need to buy a new lawnmower.
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Martina are in the garden.
- AlessandroDove hai messo il tosaerba?Where did you put the lawnmower?
- MartinaL'ho lasciato vicino alla porta.I left it near the door.
- AlessandroGrazie, lo uso subito.Thanks, I will use it right away.
- MartinaFai attenzione, Alessandro.Be careful, Alessandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lawnmower” translations and entries tosaerba, falciatrice, tagliaerba, rasaerba, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
