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How do you say "knife" in Italian?
il coltello
In Italian, "knife" is il coltello.
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Pronunciation
Say kohl-TEL-loh, with stress on the second syllable and a rolled r.
Grammar notes
Il coltello is masculine. Plural: i coltelli. Comes from 'col' (with) and 'tello' (cut).
Example sentence
Il coltello è affilato.
The knife is sharp.
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How to remember il coltello
Coltello comes from an old word meaning 'cutting tool' - it is what you use to cut food.
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- waffle il waffle
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Questions about il coltello
How do you say "knife" in Italian?
In Italian, "knife" is il coltello. It is a noun.
Is il coltello masculine or feminine?
Il coltello is masculine. Plural: i coltelli. Comes from 'col' (with) and 'tello' (cut).
How is il coltello used in a sentence?
Use il coltello as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il coltello è affilato. (The knife is sharp.).
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