Meaning · noun
pond; tin
- A small, still body of water; a pond.
- The chemical metallic element tin (Sn).
In a sentence
Ci sono molte rane vicino a questo stagno.
There are many frogs near this pond.
Questa antica scatola è fatta di stagno.
This antique box is made of tin.
Non dovresti nuotare nell'acqua ferma dello stagno.
You shouldn't swim in the stagnant water of the pond.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|
| stagno | masculine · singular |
| stagni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- As a metal ('tin'), it is an uncountable masculine noun and rarely used in the plural.
- Also exists as an adjective meaning 'watertight' or 'airtight' (e.g. 'a tenuta stagna').
Meaning · adjective
watertight, airtight
- Constructed so as to prevent water, air, or liquid from entering or escaping; sealed.
- Impermeable or completely isolated from external influence (often figurative).
In a sentence
La nave dispone di varie paratie stagne per la sicurezza.
The ship is equipped with several watertight bulkheads for safety.
Questa borsa stagna è ideale per le escursioni in kayak.
This watertight bag is ideal for kayak excursions.
Non dobbiamo trattare questi argomenti come compartimenti stagni.
We must not treat these topics as isolated watertight compartments.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|
| stagno | masculine · singular |
| stagna | feminine · singular |
| stagni | masculine · plural |
| stagne | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Regular adjective: stagno, stagna, stagni, stagne.
- Homograph of the masculine noun 'stagno' (pond / tin).
- Most frequently encountered in the fixed phrase 'a tenuta stagna' (watertight, airtight).
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