Italian · Food & Drink
"Fork" in Italian: forchetta
la forchetta
Fork in Italian is la forchetta (for-KEHT-tah), feminine. Una forchetta for one. Mi passi la forchetta? means can you pass me the fork?
Missing cutlery
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How to pronounce forchetta
Say it
for-KEHT-tah
/forˈket.ta/
Forchetta stresses KEHT: for-KEHT-tah. Double t held. Soft ch like k before e.
"Fork" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la forchetta | the fork Default tableware noun. | Default tableware noun. |
| una forchetta | a fork Asking for one. | Asking for one. |
| forchetta da dessert | dessert fork Smaller fork. | Smaller fork. |
| posate | cutlery Fork, knife, spoon set. | Fork, knife, spoon set. |
How to use forchetta in real life
- 1Missing cutlery
Scusa, mi manca la forchetta.
Sorry, I'm missing the fork.
La forchetta.
- 2Child at table
Usa la forchetta, non le mani.
Use the fork, not your hands.
Instruction with forchetta.
- 3Setting the table
Metti una forchetta a sinistra del piatto.
Put a fork to the left of the plate.
Una forchetta.
Mistakes English speakers make with forchetta
Incorrect: Il forchetta è caduta.
Correct: La forchetta è caduta.
Forchetta is feminine: la forchetta.
Incorrect: Dammi il fork.
Correct: Dammi la forchetta.
Use forchetta, not English fork.
Good to know
Italian tables put the forchetta left of the plate by default. At trattorie, staff bring posate together—if yours are missing, a calm mi manca la forchetta gets a quick swap without fuss.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Sharing pasta at a trattoria
ChatPal
Ti serve un'altra forchetta per assaggiare?
Do you need another fork to taste?
You
Sì, la mia forchetta è ancora pulita.
Yes, my fork is still clean.
ChatPal
Chiedo al cameriere una forchetta in più.
I'll ask the waiter for an extra fork.
You
Grazie, così assaggio meglio.
Thanks, that way I can taste better.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fork" in Italian
Gender?
Feminine: la forchetta.
Can you pass the fork?
Mi passi la forchetta?
Plural?
Le forchette.
With knife?
Forchetta e coltello; together often le posate.
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