impilabile
The English phrase stackable is translated into Italian as impilabile.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from the verb impilare (to stack/pile up) and the suffix -abile (capable of/able to).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective impilabile changes its ending to impilabili to agree with plural nouns.
Did you know?
- The root of impilabile is pila, which refers to a pile. In Italian, a pila is also the common word for a battery, as early batteries looked like stacks of discs.
- If you are talking about stacking things in a way that is unstable, Italians might use ammucchiato instead of impilato. Ammucchiato implies a messy heap rather than an organized stack.
- While impilabile describes the ability to be stacked, Italians often use the term a incastro for things that stack by interlocking, such as certain nesting bowls or modular furniture.
Examples in context
- Il nostro negozio offre una vasta gamma di sedie impilabili.Our store offers a wide range of stackable chairs.
- Hai visto quelle scatole impilabili in offerta al supermercato?Did you see those stackable boxes on sale at the supermarket?
- Io preferisco i tavoli impilabili perché occupano meno spazio.I prefer stackable tables because they take up less space.
