Meaning
aerial, antenna
- device for sending or receiving radio or television signals
- sensory feeler on the head of an insect or other arthropod
In a sentence
Il vento forte ha danneggiato l'antenna sul tetto.
The strong wind damaged the antenna on the roof.
Hai orientato bene l'antenna della televisione?
Did you aim the TV antenna properly?
Senza una buona antenna non possiamo vedere la partita.
Without a good antenna, we can't watch the match.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| antenna | feminine · singular |
| antenne | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In Italian, 'antenna' designates both telecommunication aerials and biological insect feelers.