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penna

English translation of penna

pen

The word 'penna' is used in Italian to refer to a pen, a writing instrument that uses ink to produce text or drawings. It is a common item found in offices, schools, and homes. The word can also refer to a feather used for writing, similar to the original use of the English word 'pen'.


Example sentences using: penna

Ho perso la mia penna

English translation of Ho perso la mia penna

I lost my pen

This is a simple sentence in Italian, expressing the loss of a personal item - in this case, a pen. The verb 'ho perso' is a specific conjugation of the verb 'perdere', which stands for 'to lose'. 'La mia' is the definition of personal possession, equivalent to 'my' in English.

Posso prendere in prestito la tua penna?

English translation of Posso prendere in prestito la tua penna?

Can I borrow your pen?

In this instance, 'posso' is the Italian verb for 'can'. The word 'prendere' stands for 'to take' and 'in prestito' is the Italian way of saying 'borrow'. The word 'la tua' refers to 'your'. This statement is a request to borrow a pen from someone else.

Quella penna è molto costosa

English translation of Quella penna è molto costosa

That pen is very expensive

This sentence indicates the high price of a pen. 'Quella' is a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'that'. 'È' represents 'is' in English, and 'molto costosa' translates directly to 'very expensive'.

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