Meaning
handkerchief, tissue
- handkerchief, square
- neckerchief
- facial tissue, tissue paper
In a sentence
Hai un fazzoletto? Mi cola il naso.
Do you have a tissue? My nose is running.
Ho messo il fazzoletto blu al collo.
I put the blue neckerchief around my neck.
Non trovo il mio fazzoletto nella borsa.
I can't find my handkerchief in my bag.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fazzoletto | masculine · singular |
| fazzoletti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For disposable tissues, Italians often say "fazzoletto di carta"; plain "fazzoletto" can also mean a cloth handkerchief.
- "Tovagliolo" is a napkin for meals, not a handkerchief. Learners often confuse these.
- For a neck scarf, "foulard" or "sciarpa" is often more natural; "fazzoletto" sounds specific to a tied square cloth.