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giocattolo

toy

noun joh-KAHT-toh-loh Rare

Usage Note

Giocattolo is masculine: il giocattolo, i giocattoli. The word derives from gioco ('game/play'). A negozio di giocattoli is a toy shop. The diminutive giocattolino is used affectionately. Do not confuse with gioco itself, which refers to a game or play activity rather than a physical toy object.

Examples

"Il bambino ha rotto il suo giocattolo preferito."

Natural Translation

The child broke his favourite toy.

Literal Translation

The child has broken the his toy favourite.

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