Meaning
sledge, sleigh
- a vehicle on runners for conveying people or goods over snow or ice
- a sliding part or carriage in machinery
In a sentence
I ragazzi si sono divertiti a scendere dalla collina con la slitta.
The kids had fun going down the hill on the sledge.
Una slitta trainata da cani avanzava rapidamente attraverso la neve fresca.
A dog sled moved quickly across the fresh snow.
Hai mai provato a guidare una slitta sulla neve ghiacciata?
Have you ever tried driving a sleigh on icy snow?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| slitta | feminine · singular |
| slitte | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Pronounced with voiced /z/ initially. Related to the verb 'slittare' (to slip, skid, or be postponed).