Meaning
scale model
- a miniature scale model of a vehicle, building, or object
In a sentence
Mio zio colleziona modellini di aerei d'epoca.
My uncle collects scale models of vintage airplanes.
Abbiamo regalato al bambino un modellino di treno.
We gave the child a model train as a gift.
L'architetto ha mostrato un modellino dettagliato dell'edificio.
The architect showed a detailed scale model of the building.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| modellino | masculine · singular |
| modellini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Diminutive of 'modello'. Very common for toy or collector cars, planes, and trains.