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"Chair" in Italian: sedia
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Chair in Italian is la sedia (SEH-dyah), a feminine noun. Plural is le sedie. In cafés you may ask c'è una sedia libera? A soft armchair is often una poltrona, not a sedia.
Crowded café
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How to pronounce sedia
Say it
SEH-dyah
/ˈsɛ.dja/
Sedia stresses SEH: SEH-dyah. The i and a glide. Keep it two clear beats.
"Chair" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la sedia | the chair Default seating noun. | Default seating noun. |
| le sedie | the chairs Feminine plural. | Feminine plural. |
| sedia libera | free chair Asking to sit in a busy place. | Asking to sit in a busy place. |
| poltrona | armchair Soft, lounge-style seat. | Soft, lounge-style seat. |
How to use sedia in real life
- 1Crowded café
Scusi, è libera questa sedia?
Excuse me, is this chair free?
Polite check before sitting.
- 2Setting a table
Servono ancora due sedie.
We still need two chairs.
Plural sedie.
- 3Moving house
La sedia di legno è pesante.
The wooden chair is heavy.
Di legno describes material.
Mistakes English speakers make with sedia
Incorrect: Il sedia è comoda.
Correct: La sedia è comoda.
Sedia is feminine: la sedia, comoda.
Incorrect: Portami una chair vicino al tavolo.
Correct: Portami una sedia vicino al tavolo.
Use sedia, not English chair.
Good to know
Outdoor cafés often have metal sedie that scrape loudly; asking before taking one from another table is normal courtesy. At home, sedia is the everyday chair, while poltrona suggests comfort.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Joining friends at a packed bar
ChatPal
Vedo una sedia libera laggiù.
I see a free chair over there.
You
La prendo. Porta anche tu una sedia.
I'll take it. Bring a chair too.
ChatPal
Ok. Chiedo al tavolo vicino due sedie.
Ok. I'll ask the nearby table for two chairs.
You
Grazie. Meglio una sedia che stare in piedi.
Thanks. Better a chair than standing.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Chair" in Italian
Is sedia feminine?
Yes: la sedia, una sedia, le sedie.
What is the plural?
Sedie, with ie.
How do I ask if a chair is free?
È libera questa sedia? or C'è una sedia libera?
Is poltrona the same?
No. Poltrona is an armchair; sedia is a regular chair.
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