How to Say "Straw" in Italian

cannuccia

/kanˈnut.t͡ʃa/

The Italian word for a straw is cannuccia.

cannuccia refers specifically to a thin tube used for sucking a liquid from a glass or container.

How does it change in a sentence?

cannuccia is a feminine noun, so you will use the feminine indefinite article una when saying una cannuccia (a straw).

/kanˈnut.tʃa/. The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

In Italy, the word canna is also used in slang to refer to a joint of cannabis.
Italian uses the root word canna to describe the 'barrel' of a gun, as both are hollow tubes.
Unlike in English, where 'straw' can refer to the dried stalks of grain, an Italian must use paglia for that purpose.

Posso avere una cannuccia, per favore?
May I have a straw, please?
This sentence is useful for requesting a straw politely.
Tatoeba #5544466 by Guybrush88, translation #717514 by papabear
Aspirò la cocaina con l'aiuto di una cannuccia.
He inhaled the cocaine with the help of a straw.
This sentence shows the use of cannuccia in a different context.
Tatoeba #11719142 by Nuel, translation #11719141 by Nuel
Questa cannuccia è troppo corta.
This straw is too short.
1 more sentence on Tatoeba

Matteo and Sofia are at a cafe ordering drinks.

Matteo

Vuoi una cannuccia per il tuo succo, Sofia?
Do you want a straw for your juice, Sofia?
Sofia

Sì, grazie, Matteo. Me ne dai una?
Yes, thanks, Matteo. Can you give me one?
Matteo

Certamente, ne prendo due.
Certainly, I will take two.
Sofia

Perfetto, grazie mille!
Perfect, thanks a lot!

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