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water

/ˈva.ter/noun · masculineA2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 23,425

Meaning

toilet bowl

  • the toilet bowl or fixture in a bathroom

In a sentence

Il water del bagno principale è rotto.

The toilet bowl in the main bathroom is broken.

Ricordati di abbassare il coperchio del water.

Remember to put down the toilet lid.

Non gettare carta spessa dentro il water.

Don't throw thick paper into the toilet.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
watermasculine · singular
watermasculine · plural
watermasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Pronounced with a 'v' sound (/ˈva.ter/), short for 'water closet'.
  • Refers specifically to the porcelain toilet bowl, whereas 'bagno' is the bathroom.

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