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"Roof" in Italian: tetto
il tetto
Roof in Italian is il tetto (eel TEHT-toh), masculine. Sul tetto means on the roof. Un tetto also means a place to live in set phrases.
Condo meeting
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How to pronounce tetto
Say it
eel TEHT-toh
/il ˈtet.to/
Il tetto: eel TEHT-toh. Double t. Stress TEHT.
"Roof" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il tetto | the roof Building part. | Building part. |
| sul tetto | on the roof Location. | Location. |
| il tetto perde | the roof leaks Repair talk. | Repair talk. |
| sotto lo stesso tetto | under the same roof Living together. | Living together. |
How to use tetto in real life
- 1Condo meeting
Il tetto va riparato prima dell'inverno.
The roof needs repairing before winter.
Maintenance.
- 2Storm night
Senti? Il tetto perde in cucina.
Hear that? The roof is leaking in the kitchen.
Leak.
- 3Tour photo
Dal tetto si vede tutto il centro.
From the roof you can see the whole centre.
Viewpoint.
Mistakes English speakers make with tetto
Incorrect: La tetto è alta.
Correct: Il tetto è alto.
Tetto is masculine.
Incorrect: Il roof dell'edificio.
Correct: Il tetto dell'edificio.
Use tetto, not English roof.
Good to know
Il tetto is literal for tiles and leaks, and figurative in sotto lo stesso tetto. Historic centres have terracotta roofs that need regular care after storms. Ask the condominio about roof repairs—they're shared costs.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking a flat for rent after rain
ChatPal
Il tetto sembra nuovo, no?
The roof looks new, right?
You
Sì, ma chiedo se il tetto perde ancora.
Yes, but I'll ask if the roof still leaks.
ChatPal
Buona idea. Un tetto a posto vale molto.
Good idea. A sound roof is worth a lot.
You
Esatto—non voglio sorprese.
Exactly—I don't want surprises.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Roof" in Italian
Roof?
Il tetto.
Gender?
Masculine.
On the roof?
Sul tetto.
It leaks?
Il tetto perde.
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