gambe
The English phrase legs is translated into Italian as gambe.
gambe refers to the lower limbs of a person or animal used for standing and walking. Other related terms include polpaccio for calf and the idiomatic expression mettersi in gambe, which means to get back on one's feet or to recover.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is gamba, while gambe is the plural form.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the phrase essere in gamba describes a person who is smart, capable and sharp, having nothing to do with their physical legs.
- The Italian word for 'table leg' is gamba, but when referring to the 'legs' of a pair of glasses, Italians use the word stanghette.
- The phrase andare a gambe all'aria literally means 'to go with legs in the air' and is used to describe a project or plan that has failed miserably.
Examples in context
- Tom ha due gambe.Tom has two legs.This sentence is useful for expressing the number of legs someone has.Tatoeba #6697574 by Guybrush88, translation #6689374 by Hybrid
- Amo le tue gambe.I love your legs.This sentence is useful for expressing affection for someone's legs.Tatoeba #13298084 by Guybrush88, translation #10505124 by pkill
- Si stirò le gambe.She stretched out her legs.This sentence is useful for describing the action of stretching out one's legs.Tatoeba #2398258 by Guybrush88, translation #2182058 by Hybrid
- Ho bisogno di fare stretching per rilassare le gambe.I need to stretch to relax my legs.
- Mia nonna ha un dolore alla gamba sinistra.My grandmother has pain in her left leg.
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are finishing a long hike.
- LorenzoHo le gambe stanche.My legs are tired.
- GiuliaAnche le mie gambe fanno male.My legs hurt too.
- LorenzoDobbiamo riposare le gambe un po'.We need to rest our legs for a bit.
- GiuliaSì, sediamoci subito.Yes, let's sit down right away.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
