dita dei piedi
The Italian phrase for 'toes' is dita dei piedi.
In Italian, the phrase dita dei piedi is used to refer to the five digits on each human foot.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of dita (digits/fingers) and dei piedi (of the feet).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of dita is dito.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the expression mettere il dito (to put the finger) can be used metaphorically to mean 'to point out a problem' or 'to touch a sore spot'.
- The phrase dita dei piedi is conceptually linked to the Italian word digitale, which relates to both fingers and digital technology.
- The word dito comes from the Latin word 'digitus', which originally meant 'to point'.
Examples in context
- Tom dimenava le dita dei piedi.Tom wiggled his toes.This sentence shows the action of wiggling the dita dei piedi.Tatoeba #2822151 by Guybrush88, translation #2821634 by CK
- Non mi sento le dita dei piedi.I can't feel my toes.This sentence is useful for expressing a lack of sensation in the dita dei piedi.Tatoeba #5151324 by Guybrush88, translation #1951596 by CK
- Non può toccarsi le dita dei piedi.He can't touch his toes.This sentence demonstrates the inability to touch one's dita dei piedi.Tatoeba #9861770 by Guybrush88, translation #7384691 by CH
- Mi sto massaggiando le dita dei piedi.I am massaging my toes.
- Mi sono tagliato l'alluce.I cut my big toe.
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Example conversation
Lorenzo is relaxing on the sofa and Giulia asks him why he is rubbing his feet.
- GiuliaLorenzo, perché ti massaggi le dita dei piedi?Lorenzo, why are you massaging your toes?
- LorenzoMi fanno male le dita dei piedi.My toes hurt.
- GiuliaHai le dita dei piedi fredde?Are your toes cold?
- LorenzoSì, ho le dita dei piedi gelate.Yes, my toes are freezing.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
