bagaglio
The Italian word for luggage is bagaglio.
The word bagaglio refers to a traveler's containers. In specific contexts, you may encounter the phrase bagaglio a mano to refer specifically to carry-on or hand luggage or the formal term bagaglio registrato to refer to checked-in luggage. If you are looking for a large container like a trunk or a chest, the word is Baule.
Meaning: traveller's containers (noun)
Which one should you use?
While the English word 'luggage' is uncountable, the Italian word bagaglio is a countable noun. This means you can use it in the plural form bagagli to refer to multiple pieces of luggage.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is bagaglio and the plural form is bagagli.
Did you know?
- In a metaphorical sense, Italians use bagaglio to describe a person's 'life experience' or 'background', often using the phrase bagaglio culturale.
- While bagaglio means luggage, the word baule specifically refers to a large trunk or the boot of a car.
- The word bagaglio shares a common ancestor with the English word 'bag', as both trace back to the Old French word for a bundle or baggage.
Examples in context
- Ho perso il mio bagaglio.I lost my luggage.This sentence is useful for stating that you lost your bagaglio.Tatoeba #3857418 by valealb, translation #1960219 by LanguageExpert
- L'avevo nel bagaglio a mano.I had it in the hand luggage.This sentence is useful for explaining that you had something in your bagaglio a mano.Tatoeba #3179482 by Guybrush88, translation #1937381 by Beatminister
- Il mio bagaglio è stato perso.My luggage got lost.This sentence is useful for saying that your bagaglio was lost.Tatoeba #3512224 by Guybrush88, translation #2635473 by Joseph
- Ho bisogno di recuperare il mio bagaglio registrato.I need to retrieve my checked-in luggage.
- 12 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At a hotel reception desk.
- MartinaPosso lasciare il mio bagaglio qui?Can I leave my luggage here?
- LorenzoCertamente, Martina, lo mettiamo in deposito.Certainly, Martina, we will put it in storage.
- MartinaGrazie, Lorenzo, sei molto gentile.Thank you, Lorenzo, you are very kind.
- LorenzoDi nulla, torni pure dopo.You're welcome, come back later.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bagaglio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
