Meaning
In a sentence
Ho messo le chiavi nella tasca destra.
I put the keys in the right pocket.
Hai il telefono in tasca adesso?
Do you have the phone in your pocket now?
Non trovo i soldi nella mia tasca.
I can't find the money in my pocket.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tasca | feminine · singular |
| tasche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use tasca for a clothing pocket; for a bag or backpack compartment, tasca is possible, but scomparto or taschina may sound more specific.
- Common idiom: in tasca means 'in one's pocket' and often figuratively 'already secured' or 'as good as won.'
- Usually feminine: la tasca, le tasche. Watch articles in contractions: nella tasca, in tasca, dalla tasca.