funghi
The Italian word for mushrooms is funghi.
funghi refers to the fungi that are often eaten as food or found growing in nature.
Which one should you use?
While funghi is the general term for mushrooms, Italians use the specific term porcini to refer to porcini mushrooms. Additionally, you can use the phrase funghi commestibili to mean edible mushrooms.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is fungo. When using articles, you use the masculine singular indefinite article un for un fungo (a mushroom) and the masculine plural definite article i for i funghi (the mushrooms). To express 'some mushrooms', use the partitive article dei in the phrase dei funghi.
Did you know?
- The word porcini is the plural of porcino, which literally means 'pig-like'. This refers to the plump, rounded shape of the mushroom cap.
- Because funghi can be poisonous, Italy has a network of specialized ispettori micologici or mycological inspectors who certify that wild mushrooms are safe to sell.
- In many Italian regions, there are strict local laws regarding who can collect funghi, often requiring a specific permit or license.
Examples in context
- Io amo i funghi.I love mushrooms.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal preference for funghi.Tatoeba #12862979 by Guybrush88, translation #10169075 by shekitten
- Ha preso i funghi?Did you get mushrooms?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has obtained funghi.Tatoeba #12863012 by Guybrush88, translation #12457491 by CK
- I funghi sono saggiMushrooms are wise.This sentence uses funghi in a metaphorical or personified context.Tatoeba #12826901 by giacogre, translation #11566362 by shekitten
- Mi piace cucinare funghi porcini con prezzemolo fresco.I enjoy cooking porcini mushrooms with fresh parsley.
- Durante la passeggiata nel bosco, ho trovato molti funghi commestibili.During the walk in the woods, I found many edible mushrooms.
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- LorenzoGiulia, cosa cuciniamo stasera?Giulia, what are we cooking tonight?
- GiuliaChe ne dici di fare dei funghi?How about making some mushrooms?
- LorenzoOttima idea, ho già dei funghi in frigo.Great idea, I already have some mushrooms in the fridge.
- GiuliaPerfetto, allora preparo subito la pasta.Perfect, then I will prepare the pasta right away.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
