giocattoli
The English phrase 'toys' is translated into Italian as giocattoli.
The word refers to objects that children play with for amusement. You may see the phrase Negozio di giocattoli or Giochi e balocchi used on signs to denote a toy store.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is giocattolo. Because the singular giocattolo is a masculine noun, the plural form giocattoli is also masculine.
Did you know?
- If you describe an adult as a giocattolo in a figurative sense, it can sound quite strange or even imply they are a 'plaything' or an object being manipulated by someone else.
- Italy has a deep history of artisanal toy making, particularly in the region of Tuscany. Some traditional Italian giocattoli were historically carved from olive wood, which is native to the Mediterranean.
- The phrase giochi e balocchi is sometimes used idiomatically to describe things that are trivial or not to be taken seriously, regardless of whether actual giocattoli are present.
Examples in context
- Lui ama i giocattoli.He loves toys.This sentence shows how to express that someone loves giocattoli.Tatoeba #4262072 by Guybrush88, translation #1806272 by Spamster
- Tom ha molti giocattoli.Tom has a lot of toys.This sentence shows that Tom possesses many giocattoli.Tatoeba #6683966 by Guybrush88, translation #6683785 by CK
- Tutti amano i giocattoli.Everybody loves toys.This sentence expresses that everyone loves giocattoli.Tatoeba #8645305 by Guybrush88, translation #8618494 by ajje
- Mio figlio ama i giocattoli che hanno i colori vivaci.My son loves toys that have vibrant colors.
- Domani andremo a comprare nuovi giochi per i bambini.Tomorrow, we will go to buy new toys for the children.
- "Vieni, giochiamo con i balocchi !"Come, let's play with the toys!
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Example conversation
Chiara and Alessandro are tidying up a playroom.
- ChiaraDove sono i giocattoli?Where are the toys?
- AlessandroSono sotto il tavolo, Chiara.They are under the table, Chiara.
- ChiaraAlessandro, dobbiamo riordinare i giocattoli.Alessandro, we must tidy up the toys.
- AlessandroVa bene, li metto nella scatola.Okay, I'll put them in the box.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
