Translation of Italian word "pettine" to English
pettine
/ˈpɛt.ti.ne/
How to use
The Italian noun 'pettine' (masculine) denotes 'comb' (Comb). It typically takes the definite article 'il'. In practice, toothed tool for detangling hair.
🇬🇧 English
comb
Example
Passo il pettine tra i capelli bagnati dopo lo shampoo.
I run the comb through wet hair after shampooing.
Ho perso il mio pettine tascabile durante il viaggio.
I lost my pocket comb during the trip.
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Common phrases
- pettine da capelli— hair comb
- Ho perso il mio pettine tascabile durante il viaggio.— I lost my pocket comb during the trip.
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What does the Italian word "pettine" mean?▼
The Italian word "pettine" means "comb" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Passo il pettine tra i capelli bagnati dopo lo shampoo." (which translates as "I run the comb through wet hair after shampooing.").
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