noci
The English phrase "walnuts" is translated into Italian as noci.
The word noci refers to the edible kernels or the hard shells of the walnut tree.
How does it change in a sentence?
noci is a feminine plural noun. It takes the feminine plural article le to form le noci (the walnuts). The singular form of noci is noce.
Did you know?
- The phrase aver la testa di noce literally means 'to have a walnut head' and describes someone who is stubborn or hard-headed.
- In Italian, the word noce also refers to the 'walnut' wood used in fine furniture and musical instruments.
- While noci refers to walnuts, the Italian word for hazelnuts is nocciole, creating a potential for confusion for beginners due to the very similar sound and root.
Examples in context
- Non sapevo che eri allergico alle noci.I didn't know you were allergic to walnuts.This sentence is useful for talking about an allergy to noci.Tatoeba #10931930 by JeanM, translation #6239598 by CK
- Il signor Yamaha diede alcune noci a un mendicante.Mr Yamaha gave some walnuts to a beggar.This sentence demonstrates a person giving some noci to someone else.Tatoeba #2872441 by Guybrush88, translation #521139 by Scott
- Noci, mandorle, nocciole, pistacchi e pinoli sono frutti secchi.Walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios and pine nuts are dry fruits.This sentence lists noci among other types of dry fruits.Tatoeba #10931921 by JeanM, translation #3469361 by tabidots
- Le noci sono ricche di proprietà nutritive.Walnuts are rich in nutritional properties.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are preparing a dessert in the kitchen.
- MatteoGiulia, hai preso le noci per il dolce?Giulia, did you get the walnuts for the dessert?
- GiuliaSì, Matteo, le noci sono sul tavolo.Yes, Matteo, the walnuts are on the table.
- MatteoPerfetto, ora le tritiamo insieme.Perfect, now let's chop them together.
- GiuliaVa bene, iniziamo subito.Alright, let's start right away.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
