lampada da tavolo
/ˈlam.pa.da da ˈta.vo.lo/word by word
The English phrase 'table lamp' is lampada da tavolo in Italian.
lampada da tavolo refers to a lamp designed for tables.
Meaning: lamp designed for tables (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of lampada (lamp), da (for/intended for) and tavolo (table).
Did you know?
- While lampada da tavolo is the literal term, Italians often simply use the word abat-jour to refer specifically to a stylish table lamp with a shade.
- The word tavolo is the root for the Italian word tavolozza, which is the palette an artist uses to mix paints.
- The Italian word lampada shares a common root with the English word 'lamp', but it also relates to the Greek lampas, meaning 'torch'.
Examples in context
- Ho bisogno di una lampada da tavolo per il mio studio.I need a table lamp for my study.
- Vorrei regalare una lucetta da tavolo a mio fratello per il suo compleanno.I would like to gift my brother a table lamp for his birthday.
- Ho comprato una nuova lampada da tavolo per il mio ufficio.I bought a new table lamp for my office.
- Ho comprato una nuova lampada da tavolo.I bought a new table lamp.
- La lampada da tavolo è molto luminosa.The table lamp is very bright.
- Dove hai messo la lampada da tavolo?Where did you put the table lamp?
Example conversation
A couple is decorating their new living room.
- SofiaQuesta lampada da tavolo è bellissima.This table lamp is beautiful.
- FrancescoGrazie, l'ho scelta apposta per te.Thanks, I chose it especially for you.
- SofiaDove la mettiamo?Where shall we put it?
- FrancescoSul tavolino in salotto.On the small table in the living room.
