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How do you say "clothes hanger" in Italian?
la stampella
In Italian, "clothes hanger" is la stampella.
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Pronunciation
stahm-PEL-lah. Stress PEL. The 'mp' is pronounced together, like in 'stamp', and 'lla' is a clear double 'l' sound.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun, plural le stampelle. Derived from 'stampare' (to press or stamp). The 'ella' diminutive ending marks it as feminine.
Example sentence
Appendo il vestito sulla stampella.
I hang the dress on the clothes hanger.
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How to remember la stampella
Stampella is related to 'stamp' or 'press'. A hanger literally stamps or presses clothes into shape as they hang.
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- spoon il cucchiaio
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- toilet paper la carta igienica
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Questions about la stampella
How do you say "clothes hanger" in Italian?
In Italian, "clothes hanger" is la stampella. It is a noun.
Is la stampella masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun, plural le stampelle. Derived from 'stampare' (to press or stamp). The 'ella' diminutive ending marks it as feminine.
How is la stampella used in a sentence?
Use la stampella as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Appendo il vestito sulla stampella. (I hang the dress on the clothes hanger.).
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