Meaning
pen
- feather
In a sentence
Ho trovato una penna bianca nel giardino.
I found a white feather in the garden.
Hai una penna? Devo scrivere un numero.
Do you have a pen? I need to write down a number.
La mia penna è blu.
My pen is blue.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| penna | feminine · singular |
| penne | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For a writing instrument, penna is the normal everyday word; biro is less common and often brand-like.
- To specify type, say penna a sfera (ballpoint) or penna stilografica (fountain pen).
- For pasta, Italians usually say penne in the plural, not penna, when talking about the dish.