Mike
The Italian word Mike.
Meaning: informal: microphone (noun)
Did you know?
- If you ask an Italian for a mike, they might look around for a person named 'Mike' rather than an audio device. To avoid this social awkwardness, it is safer to use the full word microfono in casual conversation.
- In Italian television, the 'boom mic' is often referred to as l'asta, which literally means 'the pole' or 'the staff' rather than referencing the microphone itself.
- In the context of a public speech, an Italian might say prendere la parola, meaning 'to take the word', regardless of whether they are using a mike or not.
Examples in context
- Mike ama i gatti.Mike likes cats.Tatoeba #2708269 by Guybrush88, translation #2708271 by CN
- Mike lo chiama Ned.Mike calls him Ned.Tatoeba #616924 by Guybrush88, translation #32902 by CN
- Mike ha due amiche.Mike has two girl friends.Tatoeba #3549952 by Guybrush88, translation #32960 by Dejo
- 111 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are setting up for a karaoke party.
- LorenzoMartina, dove hai messo il Mike?Martina, where did you put the microphone?
- MartinaÈ sopra il tavolo, Lorenzo.It is on the table, Lorenzo.
- LorenzoIl Mike non funziona, credo.I think the microphone isn't working.
- MartinaControlla le pile!Check the batteries!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
