How do you say "zipper" in Italian?

In Italian, "zipper" is la cerniera. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

la cerniera is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Italian pronunciation rules.

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Questions about la cerniera

How do you say "zipper" in Italian?

In Italian, "zipper" is la cerniera. It is a noun. The word is spelled la cerniera and pronounced as written, following Italian pronunciation rules.

Is la cerniera masculine or feminine?

Italian nouns are either masculine or feminine. The gender of la cerniera is reflected in its article: il/lo (masculine) or la (feminine).

How is la cerniera used in a sentence?

Use la cerniera as you would use the equivalent noun in English. In Italian, word order and agreement rules determine how la cerniera fits into a sentence.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Italian language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.