foglio di lavoro
/ˈfɔʎ.ʎo di laˈvo.ro/word by word
In Italian, the English phrase 'worksheet' is translated as foglio di lavoro.
A foglio di lavoro refers to a sheet on which problems are worked out.
Meaning: sheet on which problems are worked out (noun)
Did you know?
- The word foglio shares its DNA with the English word 'foliage'. Both originate from the Latin 'folium', describing the thin, flat nature of a leaf.
- The Italian word foglio is used in the expression voltare pagina or cambiare foglio to mean starting over or moving on from a difficult life event.
- Italian uses the word foglio to describe a 'cheat sheet' used during an exam, often called a foglietto to denote its small size.
Examples in context
- Completa la scheda didattica relativa ai verbi irregolari.Complete the worksheet on irregular verbs.
- Ho completato il foglio di lavoro di matematica.I completed the math worksheet.
- Il professore ha distribuito un foglio di lavoro.The professor handed out a worksheet.
- Puoi controllare le risposte sul foglio di lavoro?Can you check the answers on the worksheet?
Example conversation
Two students are studying together in a library.
- FrancescoMartina, hai finito il foglio di lavoro?Martina, have you finished the worksheet?
- MartinaSì, ma è molto difficile.Yes, but it is very difficult.
- FrancescoTi posso aiutare con questo foglio di lavoro.I can help you with this worksheet.
- MartinaGrazie mille, Francesco.Thank you so much, Francesco.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “worksheet” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (foglio, di, lavoro) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries di, foglio, lavoro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
