heypolyglot
Italian

manico

/ˈmaniko/noun · masculineB1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 8,527

Meaning

handle, neck

  • the part of an object, tool, or utensil by which it is held
  • the neck of a stringed musical instrument

In a sentence

Fai attenzione, il manico della padella scotta molto.

Be careful, the handle of the pan is very hot.

Il manico della tazza si è rotto cadendo per terra.

The mug's handle broke when it fell to the floor.

Questo liutaio modella a mano il manico di ogni chitarra.

This luthier hand-shapes the neck of every guitar.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
manicomasculine · singular
manicimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • The plural is irregular: 'manici' (pronounced with a soft /tʃ/ sound).

Related words

Explore vocabulary lessons →