Meaning
hardware store
- A shop that sells tools, screws, nails, and DIY equipment.
- Metal hardware components such as hinges, handles, and locks.
In a sentence
Devo andare dal ferramenta a comprare delle viti.
I need to go to the hardware store to buy some screws.
C'è una ferramenta ben fornita vicino alla stazione?
Is there a well-stocked hardware store near the station?
Ho trovato le chiavi giuste in quella vecchia ferramenta.
I found the right keys in that old hardware store.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ferramenta | feminine · singular |
| ferramenta | feminine · plural |
| ferramenta | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In modern Italian, 'ferramenta' is feminine and invariable in the plural.
- It refers both to the retail store itself and to metal items collectively.