slitta
The English word "sled" is translated into Italian as slitta.
slitta refers to a small, light vehicle with runners.
Meaning: small, light vehicle with runners (noun)
Which one should you use?
The diminutive form slittino is often used to refer to a small sled or a child's sled.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of slitta is slitte. The noun slitta is feminine, so the definite article la becomes della when used with the preposition di (of).
Did you know?
- The Italian slitta descends from the Old High German word slita, which is the ancestor of the modern German word Schlitten.
- In Italian, the verb slittare is used to describe a car skidding or losing traction on a road, even if there is no snow present.
- The term slittamento is used in technical or engineering contexts to describe the 'slippage' of mechanical gears and belts.
Examples in context
- La mia slitta è bianca.My sled is white.This sentence is useful for describing the color of your slitta.Tatoeba #8762650 by Guybrush88, translation #8762355 by AlanF_US
- I cani da slitta stanno morendo di fame.The sled dogs are starving.This sentence shows how to use slitta in the context of sled dogs.Tatoeba #12761902 by Guybrush88, translation #6698046 by Eccles17
- Le slitte trainate dai cani vengono trainate da cani da slitta.Dog sleds are pulled by sled dogs.This sentence demonstrates how slitta is used when discussing dogs pulling sleds.Tatoeba #7711111 by Guybrush88, translation #7697544 by Hybrid
- Ho visto una bella slitta nel negozio di giocattoli.I saw a beautiful sled in the toy store.
Example conversation
Martina and Matteo are looking at old equipment in a mountain hut.
- MartinaGuarda quella vecchia slitta in legno.Look at that old wooden sled.
- MatteoSì, è bellissima ma sembra fragile.Yes, it is beautiful but it looks fragile.
- MartinaPossiamo usarla per divertirci sulla neve?Can we use it to have fun in the snow?
- MatteoForse è meglio noleggiarne una nuova.Maybe it is better to rent a new one.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries slitta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
