Meaning
forge, hotbed
- a hearth or workshop where metal is heated and hammered; a forge
- a place or environment where ideas, works, or talents are generated (figurative)
In a sentence
Quella scuola d'arte fu una straordinaria fucina di talenti innovativi.
That art school was an extraordinary breeding ground for innovative talent.
Il fabbro lavorava il ferro incandescente nella sua fucina.
The blacksmith worked glowing iron in his forge.
Questa università si conferma una fucina di idee per il futuro.
This university confirms itself as a hotbed of ideas for the future.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fucina | feminine · singular |
| fucine | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly used figuratively in expressions like 'fucina di idee' or 'fucina di talenti'.