Meaning
nursery rhyme
- a short, rhythmic poem or nonsense song, typically recited to or by children
In a sentence
La nonna recitava sempre una filastrocca prima di dormire.
Grandmother always recited a nursery rhyme before bed.
I bambini hanno imparato a memoria una filastrocca simpatica.
The children memorized a cute nursery rhyme.
Non raccontarmi la solita filastrocca per giustificare il ritardo!
Don't give me the usual rigmarole to justify being late!
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| filastrocca | feminine · singular |
| filastrocche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Forms the plural with -che: 'filastrocche'.
- Can also mean a tedious, repetitive recital of words or excuses.