mappa
English meaning: Map
Definition
A diagrammatic representation of an area showing geographical features.
Example
“Hai una mappa della città?”
In English: “Do you have a map of the city?”
Another example: “Senza mappa ci siamo persi subito.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral word for a map, including paper, road and digital maps. 'Mappa' competes with 'cartina' (small road map) and 'carta geografica' (formal/geographic map).
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The term 'mappa' comes from the Latin 'mappa', which means 'napkin' or 'cloth'. Over time, it evolved to designate paper maps, reflecting the material used to create them.
Common Collocations
- leggere la mappa
- una mappa della città
- seguire la mappa
- mappa stradale
- consultare la mappa
Word Forms
f.; sg. mappa, pl. mappe
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Literary Heritage
“Nel mezzo del cammin di nostra vita mi ritrovai per una selva oscura”
“In the middle of the journey of our life, I came to myself in a dark forest.”
“Pace non trovo e non ho da far guerra”
“I find no peace, and yet I make no war — I fear and I hope, I burn and I am ice.”
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Language information
- Language
- Italiano
- Italian
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Romance
- Speakers
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