Meaning
weapon
- branch (of the military)
In a sentence
La polizia ha trovato un'arma in macchina.
The police found a weapon in the car.
Non usare la forza come unica arma.
Don't use force as your only weapon.
Hai davvero bisogno di un'arma qui?
Do you really need a weapon here?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| arma | feminine · singular |
| armi | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'arma' for weapons in general; 'pistola' or 'fucile' for specific firearms.
- 'Arma' can mean 'military branch' (e.g., 'arma dei carabinieri'), not just 'weapon'.
- Plural 'armi' is common; singular 'arma' often refers to a single weapon or military force.
- plural armi