How to Say ‘The boiler’ in Italian
La caldaia
lah kahl-DAH-yah
[lah kahl-DAH-yah]
🇮🇹 In Italy: Most Italian flats have their own small gas boiler, often in the kitchen or on a balcony. When the hot water fails, the landlord will usually ask about it first.
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
the
The feminine singular definite article, used before nouns like 'cultura.'
"La" cultura di questa impresa mi interessa molto.
"The" culture of this company interests me a lot.
caldaia
[kahl-DAH-yah]
boiler
The appliance that heats water and the home's heating.
La caldaia è in cucina.
The boiler is in the kitchen.
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