utensili
The English phrase utensils is translated into Italian as utensili.
utensili refers to tools used for a specific practical purpose or trade. When specifically referring to kitchen utensils or kitchenware, the standard phrase is utensili da cucina.
How does it change in a sentence?
utensili is the masculine plural form of the noun. The singular form is utensile.
Did you know?
- While utensili covers tools, Italians use the specific word posate for eating utensils. Calling a fork or spoon an utensile would sound like you are describing a piece of hardware rather than cutlery.
- In Italian, the word utensile shares a root with the word utile, meaning 'useful'. This links the object directly to its function of being a utility.
- If you are looking for specialized workshop tools, an Italian might prefer the word attrezzi over utensili, as attrezzi implies more heavy-duty or manual labor.
Examples in context
- Questo negozio ha utensili da cucina.This shop has kitchen utensils.This sentence shows how to describe the inventory of a shop using utensili.Tatoeba #13313467 by Guybrush88, translation #12269447 by Miktsoanit
- Non dimentichi di portare utensili da cucina come coltelli e pentole per cucinare.Don't forget to bring kitchen utensils such as knives and cooking pots.This sentence provides examples of kitchen utensils like utensili by mentioning knives and pots.Tatoeba #12325705 by Guybrush88, translation #320958 by rul
- Per favore, puoi portarmi gli utensili?Can you please bring me the utensils?
- Le posate sono esposte nell'armadio.The cutlery is displayed in the cupboard.
- Hai messo tutte le stoviglie sul tavolo?Did you put all the utensils on the table?
- Mi puoi passare un tovagliolo, per favore?Could you please pass me a napkin?
- Mangia la tua zuppa con il cucchiaio.Eat your soup with the spoon.
- Ho bisogno di un coltello per tagliare il pane.I need a knife to cut the bread.
- Gli artigiani usano utensili specifici per il loro lavoro.Artisans use specific utensils for their work.
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Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are in a hardware store.
- GiuliaAlessandro, dove sono gli utensili da giardino?Alessandro, where are the garden utensils?
- AlessandroSono in fondo al corridoio, Giulia.They are at the end of the aisle, Giulia.
- GiuliaGrazie, cerco degli utensili nuovi per il mio orto.Thanks, I am looking for new utensils for my garden.
- AlessandroTi aiuto subito a trovarli.I will help you find them immediately.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
