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How do you say "light bulb" in Italian?
la lampadina
In Italian, "light bulb" is la lampadina.
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Pronunciation
lahm-pah-DEE-nah. Stress DEE. The 'mp' blend is pronounced together like 'lamp', and 'dina' is smooth and flowing.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun, plural le lampadine. Derived from 'lamba' (an old word for torch/light). The diminutive 'dina' ending is feminine.
Example sentence
La lampadina è spenta.
The light bulb is off.
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How to remember la lampadina
Lampadina = lampa (lamp) plus the diminutive 'dina'. A light bulb is a small lamp, so the word structure reflects its meaning.
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Questions about la lampadina
How do you say "light bulb" in Italian?
In Italian, "light bulb" is la lampadina. It is a noun.
Is la lampadina masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun, plural le lampadine. Derived from 'lamba' (an old word for torch/light). The diminutive 'dina' ending is feminine.
How is la lampadina used in a sentence?
Use la lampadina as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La lampadina è spenta. (The light bulb is off.).
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