Meaning
compartment
- a partitioned section in a train carriage
- a separated section or division within a container, bag, or drawer
In a sentence
Il nostro scompartimento sul treno era silenzioso e pulito.
Our train compartment was quiet and clean.
C'è ancora posto libero nel vostro scompartimento?
Is there still a free seat in your compartment?
Ho riposto il passaporto nello scompartimento interno dello zaino.
I placed my passport in the inner compartment of the backpack.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scompartimento | masculine · singular |
| scompartimenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often synonymous with 'scomparto', especially for drawers and bags.