Significati di Table in italiano

La parola "table" in inglese si riferisce principalmente a un oggetto di arredamento con una superficie piana sostenuta da gambe, utilizzato per vari scopi, come mangiare, lavorare o esporre oggetti. È un termine di uso quotidiano, comune in contesti informali e formali.

Esempi di utilizzo:

"We need a bigger table for the dining room." (Abbiamo bisogno di un tavolo più grande per la sala da pranzo.)
"Please put the documents on the table." (Per favore, metti i documenti sul tavolo.)
"The table was covered with a white tablecloth." (Il tavolo era coperto da una tovaglia bianca.)

La parola "table" è utilizzata anche in contesti specifici, come nel linguaggio informatico o scientifico. Ad esempio, in informatica, una "database table" si riferisce a una struttura che organizza i dati in righe e colonne.

Frasi comuni:

"Table of contents" (indice) si riferisce a una lista dei capitoli o delle sezioni di un libro.
"Round table discussion" (discussione a tavola rotonda) indica un incontro in cui tutti i partecipanti hanno pari opportunità di esprimere le proprie opinioni.

Il termine è usato in contesti formali, come riunioni aziendali, e informali, come cene tra amici.

Errori comuni:
Un errore frequente è l'uso di "tables" al posto di "table" quando ci si riferisce a un singolo oggetto. Un altro errore può essere l'uso improprio di "table" in contesti in cui si intende "tabella" (ad esempio, in un foglio di calcolo).

Parole correlate:
Sinonimi: "desk" (scrivania), "counter" (bancone).
Antonomi: "chair" (sedia), "floor" (pavimento).

Pronuncia:
La pronuncia di "table" è /ˈteɪ.bəl/. Prestare attenzione alla corretta articolazione della "a" lunga e al suono finale "ble".

Etymologia:
La parola "table" deriva dal latino "tabula", che significa "tavola" o "superficie piatta". Questo termine è stato adottato in inglese attraverso il francese antico "table".

Significati di Table in italiano

tavolo

Esempio:

Please set the table for dinner.

Per favore, prepara il tavolo per cena.

The table in the dining room is round.

Il tavolo nella sala da pranzo è rotondo.

Uso: formal/informalContesto: Commonly used in both formal and informal settings to refer to a piece of furniture for dining or working.

Nota: The most common translation for 'table' in Italian.

tabella

Esempio:

Please refer to the table of contents.

Si prega di fare riferimento alla tabella dei contenuti.

The teacher wrote the scores on the table.

Il professore ha scritto i punteggi sulla tabella.

Uso: formalContesto: Typically used in formal contexts to refer to a list, chart, or table of data.

Nota: Can also mean 'chart' or 'schedule' in certain contexts.

banco

Esempio:

The bank has a long table for customer service.

La banca ha un lungo banco per il servizio clienti.

The work table in the workshop is sturdy.

Il banco da lavoro nell'officina è robusto.

Uso: formalContesto: Primarily used in formal settings to refer to a workbench or counter for specific tasks.

Nota: Less common translation for 'table' in Italian, often used in specialized contexts.

Sinonimi di Table

desk

A desk is a piece of furniture with a flat surface for writing or working on a computer. It is often used for studying or office work.

Esempio: She sat at her desk to work on her assignment.

Nota: A desk is typically used for individual work or study, while a table is more commonly used for dining or group activities.

counter

A counter is a flat surface, often in a kitchen or shop, where goods are displayed or transactions take place.

Esempio: The bakery had a display of pastries on the counter.

Nota: A counter is usually higher than a table and is specifically designed for serving customers or displaying items for sale.

surface

A surface refers to the outermost layer or area of something, in this case, a flat area on top of a piece of furniture.

Esempio: He cleaned the surface of the table before setting the dishes.

Nota: Surface is a more general term that can refer to any flat area, while a table specifically denotes a piece of furniture with legs used for various activities.

Espressioni e frasi comuni di Table

Round the table

To have a discussion or meeting with all participants gathered at a table.

Esempio: Let's discuss this issue round the table to ensure everyone's input is heard.

Nota: Refers to the act of gathering around a table for discussion rather than the physical object itself.

On the table

Something that is being discussed or considered.

Esempio: The proposal is on the table for further consideration.

Nota: Implies that a topic or proposal is under consideration, not literally placed on a table.

Turn the tables

To reverse a situation, especially to gain an advantage over someone who had previously been in a stronger position.

Esempio: She turned the tables on her opponent with a clever argument.

Nota: The phrase uses the idea of physically turning a table to symbolize reversing a situation.

Table something

To postpone or set aside a topic for later consideration.

Esempio: Let's table this discussion for now and revisit it next week.

Nota: In this context, 'table' means to put something aside rather than placing it on a table.

Get a seat at the table

To gain the opportunity to be involved in important discussions or decision-making processes.

Esempio: She worked hard to get a seat at the table in the company's decision-making process.

Nota: Refers to being included in discussions rather than physically sitting at a table.

Under the table

Refers to illegal or secret payments made, often to avoid official scrutiny or taxes.

Esempio: They were paying their employees under the table to avoid taxes.

Nota: Describes hidden or secretive actions, not something physically under a table.

Knock on wood

To express a hope for good luck or to prevent bad luck from happening.

Esempio: I hope this new project goes well, knock on wood.

Nota: Involves physically knocking on a wooden surface to ward off bad luck, unrelated to the physical table.

Espressioni quotidiane (slang) di Table

Put/lay your cards on the table

To be honest and transparent about your intentions or opinions. Originates from laying all your cards out in a card game to show your hand.

Esempio: Before we proceed with the negotiation, let's put all our cards on the table.

Nota: In this context, 'cards' represent hidden intentions, while 'table' symbolizes a surface where everything is exposed.

Clear the table

To remove items from a table, typically after a meal or activity. It can also mean to deal with or address a situation.

Esempio: After dinner, we need to clear the table so we can play board games.

Nota: The focus is on removing items from the table, but metaphorically it refers to addressing or resolving a matter.

Table talk

Casual conversation or discussion that takes place around a table, usually during meals or meetings.

Esempio: During the meeting, there was a lot of table talk about the upcoming project.

Nota: This term is specific to conversations that occur while people are gathered around a table. It implies informal dialogue.

Table for two

A reservation or arrangement for a table to accommodate a specific number of people, often used in the context of dining.

Esempio: I made a reservation at the restaurant for a table for two on our anniversary.

Nota: The term emphasizes the need for a table to seat a particular number of diners in a restaurant setting.

Hit the table

To gather or convene around a table for a specific purpose, such as a meeting or discussion.

Esempio: Let's wait until everyone's here, and then we can hit the table for our brainstorming session.

Nota: This slang term refers to people coming together around a table, ready to engage in an activity or conversation.

Bet the farm on the table

To risk everything on a particular outcome or decision, often used to indicate the level of confidence or commitment.

Esempio: He's really confident about this deal; he's willing to bet the farm on the table.

Nota: This phrase intensifies the risk involved in a decision by equating it to risking all one's assets as if they were laid out on a table to wager.

Table - Esempi

The data is presented in a table.

I dati sono presentati in una tabella.

Please set the dishes on the table.

Per favore, metti i piatti sulla tavola.

The results are summarized in a tabella.

I risultati sono riassunti in una tabella.

Grammatica di Table

Table - Sostantivo (Noun) / Sostantivo, singolare o massa (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: table

Coniugazioni

Sostantivo, plurale (Noun, plural): tables

Sostantivo, singolare o massa (Noun, singular or mass): table

Verbo, tempo passato (Verb, past tense): tabled

Verbo, gerundio o participio presente (Verb, gerund or present participle): tabling

Verbo, terza persona singolare presente (Verb, 3rd person singular present): tables

Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form): table

Verbo, presente non alla terza persona singolare (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): table

Sillabe, Separação e Accento

table contiene 2 sillabe: ta • ble

Trascrizione fonetica: ˈtā-bəl

ta ble , ˈtā bəl (La sillaba rossa è accentata)

Table - Importanza e frequenza di utilizzo

L'indice di frequenza e importanza delle parole indica quanto spesso una parola appare in una data lingua. Più piccolo è il numero, più frequentemente la parola viene usata. Le parole più frequentemente usate vanno tipicamente da 1 a 4000.

table: 400 - 500 (Estremamente Comune).

Questo indice di importanza ti aiuta a concentrarti sulle parole più utili durante il processo di apprendimento della lingua.

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