muffole
The Italian word for mittens is muffole.
muffole refers to clothing worn on the hands that covers the fingers together in one section.
Did you know?
- In many parts of Italy, you might hear people refer to mittens as muffole, but this word is also used to describe a 'muff', the cylindrical piece of fur or fabric held in the hands to keep them warm.
- In some historical Italian texts, the term for hand warmers was related to the word for 'muff', emphasizing the warmth trapped inside the cylinder rather than the garment's shape.
- While muffole specifically describes mittens, Italians often use the generic term guanti for any handwear, including gloves and mittens.
Examples in context
- Porto le muffole per non sentire il freddo.I wear mittens so I don't feel the cold.
- Dove sono le mie muffole di lana?Where are my wool mittens?
- Queste muffole colorate sono molto carine.These colorful mittens are very cute.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are getting ready to go outside in the snow.
- LorenzoGiulia, ricordati di prendere le muffole.Giulia, remember to take the mittens.
- GiuliaGrazie, Lorenzo, ma non le trovo.Thanks, Lorenzo, but I can't find them.
- LorenzoSono sul tavolo in cucina.They are on the kitchen table.
- GiuliaAh, ecco le mie muffole!Ah, here are my mittens!
