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sedia

/ˈsɛ.dja/noun · feminineA1
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Meaning

chair

In a sentence

La sedia vicino alla finestra è molto comoda.

The chair by the window is very comfortable.

Hai visto la mia sedia in cucina?

Have you seen my chair in the kitchen?

Non mettere la borsa sulla sedia, per favore.

Don't put the bag on the chair, please.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
sediafeminine · singular
sediefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use sedia for a single chair; sedia a rotelle means wheelchair, not just rotelle.
  • Don't confuse sedia with seggiola: seggiola is more old-fashioned or regional; sedia is the standard everyday word.
  • With materials or style, use di or a: sedia di legno, sedia a dondolo.

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