Meaning
sneeze
- an act or sound of sneezing
In a sentence
Ho fatto uno starnuto rumoroso e tutti si sono girati.
I let out a loud sneeze and everyone turned around.
La polvere in soffitta gli provoca sempre forti starnuti.
The dust in the attic always causes him to have violent sneezes.
Copriti la bocca quando ti viene uno starnuto!
Cover your mouth when you feel a sneeze coming!
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| starnuto | masculine · singular |
| starnuti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Collocates strongly with 'fare uno starnuto' (to sneeze) or 'trattenere uno starnuto'.