Meaning
board; axis; axle
- wooden plank or board (feminine)
- central imaginary or real line around which a body rotates; axle (masculine)
In a sentence
Ho tirato fuori l'asse da stiro per stirare la camicia.
I took out the ironing board to iron the shirt.
La Terra ruota attorno al proprio asse.
The Earth rotates around its axis.
L'asse posteriore dell'auto si è rotto durante il viaggio.
The car's rear axle broke during the journey.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| asse | singular |
| assi | plural |
Usage notes
- Gender changes by meaning: feminine for 'board/plank' (l'asse da stiro), masculine for 'axis/axle' (l'asse terrestre).