Meaning
tip, gratuity
- A small amount of extra money given to a service worker for good service.
In a sentence
Abbiamo lasciato una buona mancia al cameriere.
We left a good tip for the waiter.
Quanto lasci di mancia di solito al ristorante?
How much do you usually tip at restaurants?
Non è obbligatorio dare la mancia in Italia.
It is not mandatory to leave a tip in Italy.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| mancia | feminine · singular |
| mance | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural is 'mance' (the 'i' is dropped after 'c').
- In Italy, tipping is appreciated but not mandatory as service is often included.