racchetta
racket
In Italian, 'racchetta' refers to a racket used in sports such as tennis, badminton, and squash. It is a piece of sports equipment made with a handle and a round frame strung with cord. The word is commonly used in conversations about these sports, and can also be used metaphorically in phrases related to noise or trouble, similar to the English use of 'racket'.
Example sentences using: racchetta
Ho comprato una nuova racchetta per giocare a tennis.
I bought a new racket to play tennis.
This phrase indicates that the speaker has purchased a new tennis racket, emphasizing their intention to play the sport.
La racchetta che uso per il badminton è molto leggera.
The racket I use for badminton is very light.
This sentence describes the type of racket used for badminton, highlighting its lightweight feature, which is important for agility in the game.
Dove hai messo la racchetta da ping pong?
Where did you put the ping pong racket?
This question asks about the location of the ping pong racket, suggesting it is needed for playing the game.