Meaning
knife
In a sentence
Hai visto il coltello sul tavolo?
Did you see the knife on the table?
Non trovo il coltello per tagliare il pane.
I can't find the knife to cut the bread.
Ho lavato il coltello dopo cena.
I washed the knife after dinner.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| coltello | masculine · singular |
| coltelli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually means a table or kitchen knife. For a pocketknife, say "coltellino" or "temperino" depending on type.
- Plural is irregular: "coltelli," not *coltellos or *coltelloi.
- Often used with "a" in fixed phrases: "a coltello," "coltello alla gola."