How do you say "Some handmade cookies" in Italian?

"Some handmade cookies" in Italian is "Dei biscotti artigianali". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

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How to Say ‘Some handmade cookies’ in Italian

Q: What does "Dei biscotti artigianali" mean in English?

"Dei biscotti artigianali" means "Some handmade cookies" in English. Usage tip: [dei] often means "some" before a plural noun: [dei biscotti] = "some cookies." It's also the merged form of [di] + [i], so you'll see the same pattern in [del], [della], [degli].

Dei biscotti artigianali

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[day bee-SKOT-tee ar-tee-jah-NAH-lee]

💬 Usage Tip: [dei] often means "some" before a plural noun: [dei biscotti] = "some cookies." It's also the merged form of [di] + [i], so you'll see the same pattern in [del], [della], [degli].

Phrase Breakdown

Dei

[day]

some

Plural form often used to mean 'some' before masculine plural nouns.

Example

Porto Dei per iniziare la frase: Dei biscotti artigianali sono un regalo gentile.

I use Dei to start the phrase: Some artisanal cookies are a kind gift.

biscotti

[bee-SKOT-tee]

Sweet baked biscuits; in Italy often given as a small thoughtful gift.

Example

Portiamo dei biscotti quando diciamo biscotti artigianali per i suoceri.

We bring cookies when we say artisanal cookies for the in-laws.

artigianali

[ar-tee-jah-NAH-lee]

artisanal

Made in a traditional or handmade way, often suggesting better quality.

Example

Ho scelto degli artigianali, cioè dei biscotti artigianali, come piccolo dono.

I chose artisanal ones, that is, artisanal cookies, as a small gift.

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