Meaning
finger, toe
- finger
- toe
In a sentence
Ho male a un dito.
My finger hurts.
Ti fa male il dito del piede?
Does your toe hurt?
Non mettere il dito nella presa.
Don't put your finger in the outlet.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| dito | masculine · singular |
| dita | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually singular after numbers only when counting body parts generally; otherwise use plural: mi fanno male le dita, not i dito.
- Use dito for both fingers and toes; context usually clarifies. To be explicit, say dito della mano or dito del piede.
- In idioms, Italian often uses dito where English uses hand or touch: non muovere un dito = not lift a finger.
- plural le dita (feminine)