noun
la sedia
chair
Oggetto con una base e uno schienale, usato per sedersi.
Definition & meaning
A chair: a piece of furniture for one person to sit on, usually with a back and four legs.
Grammar & Word origin
Sedia is a feminine noun: la sedia; plural le sedie. It comes from Latin sedĕre, meaning “to sit.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- seggiola — a close synonym for “chair,” commonly used in some regions of Italy.
- poltrona — an armchair, generally larger and more comfortable than a sedia.
There is no direct antonym.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Io metto la borsa sulla sedia.noun
I put the bag on the chair.
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