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uncino

English translation of uncino

hook

In Italian, 'uncino' is the word for hook. It can refer to a variety of hooks, including those used for fishing, hanging clothes, or in a pirate's hand. It's also used metaphorically, such as in the phrase 'getting hooked on something', which means to become addicted or obsessed.


Example sentences using: uncino

Ho appeso il cappotto all'uncino.

English translation of Ho appeso il cappotto all'uncino.

I hung the coat on the hook.

This is an example of a simple declarative sentence where 'uncino' (hook) is used to refer to a physical object where you can hang things like a coat.

Mio nonno ha un vecchio uncino da pesca.

English translation of Mio nonno ha un vecchio uncino da pesca.

My grandfather has an old fishing hook.

In this instance, 'uncino' is used in a compound noun 'uncino da pesca' (fishing hook). It depicts a special type of hook used for fishing, demonstrating that 'uncino' can be used in various contexts, not just to refer to hooks for hanging objects.

Abbiamo trovato un uncino nel fienile.

English translation of Abbiamo trovato un uncino nel fienile.

We found a hook in the barn.

In this sentence, 'uncino' is employed to refer to a tool that could be found in a barn. You can use 'uncino' to describe any form of hook, not just those for hanging clothes or fishing.

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