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How do you say "ceiling" in Italian?
il soffitto
In Italian, "ceiling" is il soffitto.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced sohf-FEE-toh. Three syllables, stress on the second. The double 'f' makes one sound.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun. Article: il soffitto. Plural: i soffitti. Related to 'soffiare', to blow or puff.
Example sentence
Il soffitto della cucina è alto.
The kitchen ceiling is high.
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How to remember il soffitto
Soffitto is the ceiling above your head, related to being covered or enclosed.
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Questions about il soffitto
How do you say "ceiling" in Italian?
In Italian, "ceiling" is il soffitto. It is a noun.
Is il soffitto masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun. Article: il soffitto. Plural: i soffitti. Related to 'soffiare', to blow or puff.
How is il soffitto used in a sentence?
Use il soffitto as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il soffitto della cucina è alto. (The kitchen ceiling is high.).
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