Meaning
token, coin-substitute
- a metal or plastic disc used instead of money in machines, arcade games, or laundromats
- an allowance or fixed fee paid for attending a committee meeting ('gettone di presenza')
In a sentence
Inserisci un altro gettone per continuare la partita alla sala giochi.
Insert another token to continue the game at the arcade.
I gettoni per la lavatrice si comprano direttamente alla cassa.
Tokens for the washing machine are bought directly at the checkout.
Non hai abbastanza gettoni per provare tutte le giostre del parco?
Don't you have enough tokens to try all the rides in the park?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gettone | masculine · singular |
| gettoni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Historically famous for the 'gettone telefonico' used in old public payphones.
- Masculine noun; regular plural 'gettoni'.