Electronics

1. u telefuninu

   Mobile phone

   Usage

   The word for a mobile phone, for charging, repair or a lost phone

   Grammar Note

   Masculine; it is telefunu (telephone) plus the diminutive -inu, a "little phone". telefunettu is also used

2. l'ordinatore

   Computer

   Usage

   The word for a computer, when asking to use one at a lodging or shop

   Grammar Note

   Masculine; u becomes l' before a vowel. Also written urdinatore. It parallels French ordinateur and does not say whether it is a laptop

3. a televisione

   Television

   Usage

   Use it to ask about the TV in a room or report that it does not work

   Grammar Note

   Feminine; the shorter form a televisiò also exists

4. a lavatrice

   Washing machine

   Usage

   Use it to ask whether a long-stay lodging has a washing machine

   Grammar Note

   Feminine. The masculine u lavapanni is also used for the same appliance

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