orologio da parete
/o.roˈlɔ.d͡ʒo da paˈre.te/word by word
The English phrase "wall clock" is translated into Italian as orologio da parete.
The term orologio da parete refers specifically to a clock that is mounted on a wall.
Meaning: clock mounted on a wall (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of orologio (clock), da (for/intended for) and parete (wall), literally meaning "clock for wall".
Which one should you use?
While orologio da parete is used for a wall clock, the term orologio da polso is used specifically for a wristwatch.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural "wall clocks", only the noun changes from orologio to orologi, while the prepositional phrase da parete remains the same, resulting in orologi da parete.
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase is pronounced /o.roˈlɔ.dʒo da paˈre.te/. It has 6 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word orologio comes from the Greek hōrológion, which combines 'hōra' meaning 'hour' and 'logos' meaning 'speech or telling'.
- In Italian, the word parete (wall) is used for the interior surfaces of a room, whereas muro is more commonly used for the heavy, structural exterior walls of a building.
- While orologio is the general term for a clock, the word sveglia is used specifically for an alarm clock, regardless of whether it is on a wall or a table.
Examples in context
- L'orologio da parete segna le ottoThe wall clock shows eight o'clock.
- Avete degli orologi da parete?Do you have any wall clocks?
- Ho un bellissimo orologio da parete grande nel soggiornoI have a beautiful big wall clock in the living room.
- L'orologio da parete è appeso in cucina.The wall clock is hanging in the kitchen.
- L'orologio da parete è fermo.The wall clock is stopped.
- Devo comprare un nuovo orologio da parete.I need to buy a new wall clock.
- Questo orologio da parete è molto elegante.This wall clock is very elegant.
Example conversation
Francesco and Sofia are decorating their new living room.
- FrancescoDove mettiamo l'orologio da parete?Where do we put the wall clock?
- SofiaPossiamo appenderlo sopra il divano.We can hang it above the sofa.
- FrancescoOttima idea, Sofia.Great idea, Sofia.
- SofiaSì, starà molto bene lì.Yes, it will look very good there.
