Sunday, June 28, 2026

Italian Vocabulary of the Day: Forchetta (fork)


this phrase cross Italian is cross. it is a shortened form of the word strength (cross), from Latin cross.

The cover image features the word

Here are the definite and indefinite articles that must be used with this feminine noun:

cross
fork

a fork
a fork

fork
fork

fork
(some) forks

several different fork Some you may be familiar with include:

  • plastic fork = plastic fork
  • table fork = fork
  • silver fork = silver fork
  • cross = carving fork
  • steel fork = steel fork
  • cross dessert = dessert fork

Forgot to add a fork when setting the table.

Forgot to add a fork when setting the table.


Metal fork against the background of a plastic fork
I prefer to use metal forks instead of plastic ones. = I prefer to use metal forks instead of plastic ones.

from crosswe get the word forkedwhich means two forked (food), somewhat interestingly, the act of stabbing someone or something with a fork.

He gave me a fork and made me scream in pain!

He stabbed my hand with a fork and made me scream in pain!
(Lights. He stabs my hand with a fork, making me scream in pain.)


Idioms with the word “forchetta”

make a good fork

Literal translation: make a good fork
English meaning: be a hearty eater


Talk on the tip of the fork

Literal translation: talk on the prong
English meaning: pick words


a fork breakfast

Literal translation: a fork breakfast
English meaning: Breakfast consisting of cold cuts, fork required




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