Meaning
toilet flush
- a toilet cistern or flush mechanism
- the act of flushing a toilet
In a sentence
Ricordati di tirare lo sciacquone prima di uscire dal bagno.
Remember to flush the toilet before leaving the bathroom.
Lo sciacquone del secondo piano continua a perdere acqua.
The flush on the second floor keeps leaking water.
Non funziona lo sciacquone, chiama subito l'idraulico.
The flush doesn't work, call the plumber right away.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sciacquone | masculine · singular |
| sciacquoni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Colloquial but standard everyday term; the formal synonym is 'scarico'.
- Commonly paired with the verb 'tirare' (to flush).