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How do you say "shelf" in Italian?
lo scaffale
In Italian, "shelf" is lo scaffale.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced skahf-FAH-leh. Three syllables, stress on the second. The double 'f' makes one sound.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun. Article: lo scaffale (uses 'lo' before 's'). Plural: gli scaffali.
Example sentence
I libri sono sullo scaffale della biblioteca.
The books are on the shelf of the library.
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How to remember lo scaffale
Scaffale is a shelf or shelving unit. Related to the structure or framework.
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Questions about lo scaffale
How do you say "shelf" in Italian?
In Italian, "shelf" is lo scaffale. It is a noun.
How is lo scaffale written in Italian?
lo scaffale is written using the standard Italian script.
How is lo scaffale used in a sentence?
Use lo scaffale as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: I libri sono sullo scaffale della biblioteca. (The books are on the shelf of the library.).
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