Meaning
mandolin
- a musical instrument of the lute family with paired strings, played with a plectrum
In a sentence
Mio nonno sapeva suonare meravigliosamente il mandolino nelle feste di paese.
My grandfather could play the mandolin wonderfully at village festivals.
Durante la cena a Napoli abbiamo ascoltato delle canzoni accompagnate dal mandolino.
During dinner in Naples we listened to songs accompanied by the mandolin.
Quanto costa comprare un mandolino antico in buone condizioni?
How much does it cost to buy an antique mandolin in good condition?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| mandolino | masculine · singular |
| mandolini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Strongly associated with traditional Italian, particularly Neapolitan, music.
- The kitchen slicing utensil is feminine: la mandolina.