punk
The Italian word for punk (punk rocker) is punk.
The word punk is used to refer to a punk rocker. You can use it in various contexts, such as La musica punk (punk music), Vestiti punk (punk clothes) or Stile punk (punk style).
Meaning: punk rocker (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun punk is invariable, which means it does not change its form to indicate gender or pluralization.
Did you know?
- The term punk in Italy is closely associated with the 'Centri Sociali', which are squats or social centers that historically served as hubs for the movement.
- In Italian, punk is a loanword that retains its English spelling, but it is often pronounced with a distinct Italian vowel sound at the end to make it easier to say.
- In Italian, the word punk is gender-neutral in its written form, but the article used before it will change depending on whether you are referring to a man or a woman.
Examples in context
- Che cos'è il punk?What is punk?This sentence is useful for asking for a definition of punk.Tatoeba #12411198 by Guybrush88, translation #10054515 by shekitten
- Non mi piace il punk rock.I don't like punk rock.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for punk.Tatoeba #6377977 by dnnywld, translation #6271842 by CK
- A Tom non piace il punk rock.Tom doesn't like punk rock.This sentence is useful for noting that Tom does not like punk.Tatoeba #5332096 by Guybrush88, translation #5257346 by CK
- Ho ascoltato un brano punk molto interessante ieri sera.I listened to a very interesting punk song last night.
- Oggi mi vestirò in stile punk perché devo andare al concerto della band.Today I will dress in punk style because I'm going to the band's concert.
- Ho incontrato un gruppo di punks che suonavano nella piazza.I met a group of punks playing in the square.
- 28 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are looking at an old photograph.
- GiuliaChi è questo ragazzo nella foto?Who is this boy in the photo?
- AlessandroMio fratello era un vero punk.My brother was a real punk.
- GiuliaAveva un look molto aggressivo!He had a very aggressive look!
- AlessandroSì, era il punk più famoso della città.Yes, he was the most famous punk in town.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
