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How do you say "folder" in Italian?
la cartella
In Italian, "folder" is la cartella.
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Pronunciation
kahr-TEL-lah. Stress TEL. Three syllables, smooth. The 'c' before 'a' is hard like 'car'.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun, plural le cartelle. Derived from 'carta' (paper/card). The diminutive 'ella' ending is feminine.
Example sentence
Metto i fogli nella cartella.
I put sheets in the folder.
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How to remember la cartella
Cartella = carta (paper) plus the diminutive 'ella'. A folder is a small container made of card for papers.
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Questions about la cartella
How do you say "folder" in Italian?
In Italian, "folder" is la cartella. It is a noun.
Is la cartella masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun, plural le cartelle. Derived from 'carta' (paper/card). The diminutive 'ella' ending is feminine.
How is la cartella used in a sentence?
Use la cartella as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Metto i fogli nella cartella. (I put sheets in the folder.).
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