Meaning
rod, cane
- a thin, flexible or rigid rod, branch, or cane used as a tool or weapon
- an ingot or bar of precious metal
In a sentence
L'antico pastore guidava il gregge tenendo in mano una verga di legno.
The ancient shepherd guided the flock holding a wooden rod in his hand.
La cassaforte custodiva diverse verghe d'oro zecchino.
The safe held several bars of pure gold.
Il maestro medievale non usava forse la verga per mantenere la disciplina?
Didn't the medieval teacher use a rod to maintain discipline?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| verga | feminine · singular |
| verghe | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- High-register or literary word; in everyday modern Italian, 'bastone' or 'canna' is preferred.
- Can also be used in metalworking to denote a bar or rod of gold/silver.