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How do you say "to take off" in Italian?
togliere
In Italian, "to take off" is togliere.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced tol-YEH-reh. The 'gl' before 'i' makes a 'ly' sound as in 'million'.
Grammar notes
Togliere is irregular. Past participle is tolto. It means to remove or take off, often clothing or objects.
Example sentence
Lui toglie il cappello.
He takes off his hat.
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How to remember togliere
Togliere sounds like you are toggling something off. It is the opposite of mettere (to put on).
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Questions about togliere
How do you say "to take off" in Italian?
In Italian, "to take off" is togliere. It is a noun.
How is togliere written in Italian?
togliere is written using the standard Italian script.
How is togliere used in a sentence?
Use togliere as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Lui toglie il cappello. (He takes off his hat.).
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