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How do you say "pocket" in Italian?
la tasca
In Italian, "pocket" is la tasca.
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Pronunciation
TAHS-kah, two syllables. Say 'tahs' + 'kah.' The stress is on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
La tasca is feminine. The plural is le tasche. Tasca is the standard word for a pocket or pouch.
Example sentence
La tasca dei pantaloni era profonda e utile.
The pocket of the pants was deep and useful.
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How to remember la tasca
Tasca sounds like 'task' with an 'a,' and a pocket is like a small task to store your belongings.
Related words
- bra il reggiseno
- cap il berretto
- collar il collare
- shirt la camicia
- sweater il maglione
- sewing machine la macchina da cucire
- shorts i pantaloncini
- sunglasses gli occhiali da sole
- hoodie il felpa
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Questions about la tasca
How do you say "pocket" in Italian?
In Italian, "pocket" is la tasca. It is a noun.
Is la tasca masculine or feminine?
La tasca is feminine. The plural is le tasche. Tasca is the standard word for a pocket or pouch.
How is la tasca used in a sentence?
Use la tasca as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La tasca dei pantaloni era profonda e utile. (The pocket of the pants was deep and useful.).
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