Meaning
small ball
- small ball used in games such as tennis, golf, or ping-pong
- small pellet, marble, or round bead
In a sentence
Il cane insegue la pallina nel giardino.
The dog is chasing the ball in the garden.
Dove hai comprato queste palline da tennis?
Where did you buy these tennis balls?
Non trovo più la pallina bianca sotto il divano.
I can't find the white ball under the sofa anymore.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pallina | feminine · singular |
| palline | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Diminutive of 'palla', used specifically for smaller sports balls (e.g. tennis, golf).