macchina
/ˈmak.ki.na/feminine
The Italian word for 'machine' is macchina.
macchina refers to a mechanical or electrical device.
Meaning: mechanical or electrical device (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of macchina is macchine.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈmak.ki.na/. It has three syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In everyday conversation, macchina is the standard word for 'car'. While automobile exists, it is rarely used in casual speech.
- The Italian word macchina shares an ancient ancestor with the word 'mill', specifically the Latin macina, which refers to a grinding stone.
- Italian uses macchina to describe a camera, specifically as macchina fotografica.
Examples in context
- Tom è una macchina.Tom is a machine.This sentence is useful for showing how macchina can be used to describe a person.Tatoeba #7352432 by Guybrush88, translation #6115312 by Hybrid
- Farò partire la macchina.I will get the machine running.This sentence shows how to use macchina in the context of starting a device.Tatoeba #1710901 by Guybrush88, translation #246677 by CK
- Misi in moto la macchina.I got the machine running.This sentence demonstrates a different way to express getting the macchina running.Tatoeba #2488253 by Guybrush88, translation #20476 by CK
- Ho bisogno di una macchina per lavorare.I need a machine to work.
- La tua azienda utilizza apparecchi di alta tecnologia.Your company uses high-tech machines.
- Il nuovo macchinario che ho comprato funziona molto bene.The new machine I bought works really well.
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are in a workshop.
- LorenzoSofia, la macchina è pronta?Sofia, is the machine ready?
- SofiaSì, Lorenzo, ho riparato la macchina.Yes, Lorenzo, I repaired the machine.
- LorenzoOttimo, è una macchina fantastica.Great, it is a fantastic machine.
- SofiaGrazie, l'ho pulita bene.Thanks, I cleaned it well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “machine” translations and entries macchina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries macchina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
