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appendere

English translation of appendere

hang

The Italian word 'appendere' is used to express the act of suspending or attaching something to a higher point, similar to the English word 'hang'. It can be used in various contexts, such as hanging a picture on a wall, hanging clothes on a line, or even metaphorically, like hanging around with friends.


Example sentences using: appendere

Devo appendere i vestiti nell'armadio.

English translation of Devo appendere i vestiti nell'armadio.

I have to hang the clothes in the closet.

In this example, 'appendere' is used in the context of hanging or suspending something, in this case, clothes. 'Nell'armadio' means 'in the closet'. This phrase could be commonly used when someone needs to hang up clothes in the closet.

Non dimenticare di appendere il calendario.

English translation of Non dimenticare di appendere il calendario.

Do not forget to hang the calendar.

Here, the verb 'appendere' refers to placing a calendar, or another object, at a certain height on a vertical surface like a wall. It is used in an instruction, reminding someone not to forget to hang up the calendar.

Posso appendere questo quadro qui?

English translation of Posso appendere questo quadro qui?

Can I hang this picture here?

In this situation, 'appendere' is used to inquire about the placement of a picture on a wall or other vertical surface. 'Questo quadro' translates to 'this picture', and 'qui' means 'here' in English. It could be a question asked when redecorating or moving things around in a room.

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