Meaning
little stick; chopstick
- small stick, twig, or rod
- (plural) chopsticks (for eating)
- (plural) fish fingers or fish sticks
In a sentence
I bambini mangiano volentieri i bastoncini di pesce con le patatine.
Children happily eat fish fingers with french fries.
Sai mangiare il riso con i bastoncini o preferisci la forchetta?
Can you eat rice with chopsticks or do you prefer a fork?
Il cane non voleva lasciare il bastoncino di legno nel parco.
The dog didn't want to let go of the little wooden stick in the park.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| bastoncino | masculine · singular |
| bastoncini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Diminutive of 'bastone'; in everyday life the plural usually means either chopsticks or fish fingers.