calzino
/kalˈt͡si.no/masculine
The Italian word for sock is calzino. Wiktionary also lists calza.
Meaning: covering for the foot (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| calzino | /kalˈt͡si.no/ | masculine |
| calza | /ˈkal.t͡sa/ | feminine |
Both calza and calzino refer to a covering for the foot, but they are used in different contexts depending on the length and style of the garment.
Which one should you use?
Calzino refers to a standard, short sock used in everyday conversation. In contrast, calza often refers to longer hosiery or stockings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form calzino becomes calzini in the plural. The feminine singular form calza becomes calze in the plural.
How do you pronounce it?
The word calzino is pronounced /kalˈtsi.no/. It has three syllables, and the stress is on the second of the three syllables.
Did you know?
- The word calzino uses the suffix -ino, which often denotes something small or cute. This transforms the general 'stocking' calza into the 'little stocking' we know as a modern sock.
- The word calza comes from the Late Latin word calcea, which originally referred to a 'shoe' rather than a sock.
- In some regional Italian dialects, the word for sock can change entirely, moving away from the calza root to words that describe the garment as a 'foot-cover'.
Examples in context
- Mi manca una calza.I'm missing a sock.This sentence is useful for saying you are missing a calza.Tatoeba #5411670 by Guybrush88, translation #1891025 by CK
- Ho perso un calzino.I lost a sock.This sentence is useful for saying you lost a calzino.Tatoeba #997316 by Guybrush88, translation #8897969 by Mario8286
- Dov'è la mia altra calza?Where's my other sock?This sentence is useful for asking about another calza.Tatoeba #3111564 by Guybrush88, translation #1605371 by fanty
- Scusi, può indicarmi dove posso trovare calzini?Excuse me, could you tell me where I can find socks?
- Vorrei acquistare un paio di calze di qualità.I'd like to buy a pair of quality socks.
- Ma dove hai messo i calzetti?Where did you put the socks?
- Ho comprato dei nuovi calzettini alla moda!I bought some trendy socks!
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are getting ready to go for a walk.
- LorenzoHai visto il mio calzino blu?Have you seen my blue sock?
- SofiaSì, è sul letto.Yes, it is on the bed.
- LorenzoGrazie, Sofia.Thank you, Sofia.
- SofiaPrego, Lorenzo.You're welcome, Lorenzo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sock” translations and entries calzino, calza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries calza, calzino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
