Meaning
ear
- ear (colloquial variant of orecchio)
- any prominent form similar to an ear
- either of the "S" shaped holes in a violin etc.
In a sentence
La tazza ha un'orecchia grande e comoda.
The cup has a big, comfortable handle.
Mi fa male l'orecchia destra da questa mattina.
My right ear has been hurting since this morning.
Questa borsa non ha orecchie laterali.
This bag doesn't have side handles.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| orecchia | feminine · singular |
| orecchie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually feminine: l'orecchia, le orecchie. But orecchio is more common for the body part in standard Italian.
- Orecchia often sounds regional, literary, or specialized; use orecchio unless you have a specific fixed expression or local usage.
- Don't confuse with orecchietta/orecchiette, which are diminutives and also the pasta name.