Meaning
shawl
- a piece of fabric worn draped over the shoulders or head for warmth or style
In a sentence
La nonna si è avvolta in un caldo scialle di lana sul terrazzo.
Grandmother wrapped herself in a warm wool shawl on the terrace.
Hai comprato quello scialle di seta colorata al mercato dell'antiquariato?
Did you buy that colorful silk shawl at the antiques market?
Non uscire in giardino la sera senza portare con te uno scialle pesante.
Don't go out into the garden in the evening without taking a heavy shawl with you.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scialle | masculine · singular |
| scialli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Masculine noun: 'lo scialle' in the singular and 'gli scialli' in the plural.
- Take care with the article: it starts with 'sc-' (/ʃ/), requiring 'lo' and 'gli'.