Furniture and Appliances in Italian
Welcome to Unit 6! In this lesson, you will learn how to name common household items in Italian. Knowing these words will help you describe your home and talk about your living space.
Key Vocabulary
In Italian, every noun has a gender (masculine or feminine), which usually determines the article used before it (like il for masculine or la for feminine).
- il letto (the bed)
- il tavolo (the table)
- la sedia (the chair)
- il frigorifero (the refrigerator)
Common Patterns
To say that something is in the house, we often use the verb c'è (there is) or ci sono (there are).
- C'è un letto. (There is a bed.)
- Dov'è il tavolo? (Where is the table?)
Common Mistakes
Be careful not to mix up masculine and feminine articles! Remember: it's la sedia (feminine) and il letto (masculine).
Words
letto
bed
Il letto è grande.The bed is big.
tavolo
table
Il tavolo è in cucina.The table is in the kitchen.
sedia
chair
La sedia è nuova.The chair is new.
frigorifero
refrigerator
Il frigorifero è bianco.The refrigerator is white.
divano
sofa
Il divano è comodo.The sofa is comfortable.
armadio
wardrobe
L'armadio è grande.The wardrobe is big.
lampada
lamp
La lampada è accesa.The lamp is on.
cucina
kitchen
La cucina è moderna.The kitchen is modern.
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Patterns
C'è un ___
Say 'There is a [item]' to describe your home.
C'è un letto nella stanza.There is a bed in the room.
Dov'è ___?
Ask 'Where is [item]?' when looking for something.
Dov'è il frigorifero?Where is the refrigerator?