Meaning · noun
manual, handbook, textbook
- A reference book or instruction booklet providing guidance or instructions.
- A comprehensive textbook used for study in a school or university.
In a sentence
Hai letto il manuale di istruzioni prima di accendere la macchina?
Did you read the instruction manual before turning on the machine?
Per questo esame dobbiamo studiare un grosso manuale di storia medievale.
For this exam we have to study a large medieval history textbook.
Non trovo più il manuale d'uso del televisore nuovo.
I can't find the user manual for the new TV anymore.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| manuale | masculine · singular |
| manuali | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- 'Manuale' is also an adjective meaning 'manual' (done by hand), e.g., 'lavoro manuale'.