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"Scarf" in Italian: sciarpa
la sciarpa
Scarf in Italian is la sciarpa (SHAR-pah), feminine. Plural is le sciarpe. Metti la sciarpa means put on your scarf.
Leaving home
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How to pronounce sciarpa
Say it
SHAR-pah
/ˈʃar.pa/
Sciarpa stresses SHAR: SHAR-pah. Sci = sh. Soft final a.
"Scarf" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la sciarpa | the scarf Default noun. | Default noun. |
| le sciarpe | scarves Plural. | Plural. |
| mettere la sciarpa | to put on the scarf Getting dressed. | Getting dressed. |
| sciarpa di lana | wool scarf Material. | Material. |
How to use sciarpa in real life
- 1Leaving home
Prendi la sciarpa: fuori tira vento.
Take the scarf: it's windy outside.
La sciarpa.
- 2Lost item
Ho dimenticato la sciarpa sul treno.
I left my scarf on the train.
Ownership clear from context.
- 3Shopping
Queste sciarpe sono di cashmere.
These scarves are cashmere.
Plural sciarpe.
Mistakes English speakers make with sciarpa
Incorrect: Il sciarpa è rosso.
Correct: La sciarpa è rossa.
Sciarpa is feminine: la sciarpa.
Incorrect: Metto il scarf.
Correct: Metto la sciarpa.
Use sciarpa, not English scarf.
Good to know
Italians treat la sciarpa as style as much as warmth—colors and knots matter on winter streets. Indoor heating is late, so scarves stay on longer than tourists expect.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Heading out on a cold evening
ChatPal
Hai preso la sciarpa?
Did you take your scarf?
You
Sì, la sciarpa blu è nella borsa.
Yes, the blue scarf is in the bag.
ChatPal
Bene: senza sciarpa qui si gela.
Good: without a scarf you freeze here.
You
Vero, meglio due sciarpe che nessuna.
True—better two scarves than none.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Scarf" in Italian
Gender?
Feminine: la sciarpa.
Plural?
Le sciarpe.
Put on a scarf?
Metti la sciarpa.
Wool scarf?
Sciarpa di lana.
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