Meaning
key
- wrench
- clef
In a sentence
Hai visto la mia chiave di casa?
Have you seen my house key?
Non trovo la chiave della macchina.
I can't find the car key.
Hai tu la chiave della porta?
Do you have the door key?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| chiave | feminine · singular |
| chiavi | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'chiave' for keys to doors/cars; 'tasto' for piano/computer keys.
- 'Chiave inglese' is a wrench, not a key. Avoid confusion with 'chiave'.
- Feminine noun: 'la chiave', 'le chiavi'. Plural form is irregular.