foglie di menta
The English phrase 'mint leaves' is translated into Italian as foglie di menta.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of foglie (leaves), di (of) and menta (mint).
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single mint leaf, use the singular noun foglia instead of the plural foglie.
Did you know?
- In Italy, menta is frequently used in a traditional digestive drink called menta e sale, which combines mint and salt.
- The word menta originates from the Ancient Greek word μίνθη, which comes from a myth about a nymph who was transformed into the plant.
- The word foglia is used in the Italian idiom non muovere foglia, which literally means 'not to move a leaf' but is used to describe someone staying perfectly still.
Examples in context
- Mi servono delle foglie di menta.I need some mint leaves.
- Dove posso trovare della menta fresca?Where can I find fresh mint?
- Aggiungi alcune foglie di menta al tè.Add some mint leaves to the tea.
- Ho comprato delle foglie di menta fresca.I bought some fresh mint leaves.
- Servono foglie di menta per questo cocktail.Mint leaves are needed for this cocktail.
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are in the kitchen preparing a summer drink.
- GiuliaMatteo, hai preso le foglie di menta?Matteo, did you get the mint leaves?
- MatteoSì, le ho messe sul tavolo.Yes, I put them on the table.
- GiuliaPerfetto, le foglie di menta sono bellissime.Perfect, the mint leaves are beautiful.
- MatteoSpero che il profumo sia buono.I hope the scent is good.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries di, menta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
