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"Backpack" in Italian: zaino
lo zaino
Backpack in Italian is lo zaino (DZAH-ee-noh). Plural gli zaini. You put things nello zaino and say ho lo zaino pieno before a trip.
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How to pronounce zaino
Say it
DZAH-ee-noh
/ˈdzai.no/
Zaino starts with dz: DZAH-ee-noh. Stress ZAH.
"Backpack" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lo zaino | the backpack Default noun. | Default noun. |
| nello zaino | in the backpack Location. | Location. |
| uno zaino leggero | a light backpack Travel tip. | Travel tip. |
| gli zaini | the backpacks Plural. | Plural. |
How to use zaino in real life
- 1Before leaving
Hai messo l'acqua nello zaino?
Did you put water in the backpack?
Nello zaino.
- 2Hostel check-in
Posso lasciare lo zaino qui un attimo?
Can I leave the backpack here a moment?
Lo zaino.
- 3Hiking day
Il mio zaino pesa troppo oggi.
My backpack is too heavy today.
Zaino with possessive.
Mistakes English speakers make with zaino
Incorrect: La zaino è piena.
Correct: Lo zaino è pieno.
Zaino is masculine: lo zaino.
Incorrect: Metto tutto in il zaino.
Correct: Metto tutto nello zaino.
In + lo = nello.
Good to know
Students and weekend hikers both live out of uno zaino. On regional trains, keep it at your feet so aisles stay clear—conductors notice bulky bags.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Packing for a day trip
ChatPal
Cosa metti nello zaino?
What are you putting in the backpack?
You
Giacca, snack e lo zaino resta leggero.
Jacket, snacks, and the backpack stays light.
ChatPal
Porta anche una batteria nello zaino.
Also put a battery pack in the backpack.
You
Già fatto, grazie del promemoria.
Already done, thanks for the reminder.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Backpack" in Italian
How do you say backpack?
Lo zaino.
Gender?
Masculine: lo zaino, uno zaino, gli zaini.
In the backpack?
Nello zaino.
School bag too?
Yes—zaino covers school and travel packs.
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