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Quiz about Same Spelling Different Meaning

Same Spelling, Different Meaning Quiz

There are words in Italian that are spelled as English words, but have a completely different meaning. I give you the word, you choose the correct meaning in Italian.

A multiple-choice quiz by zordy. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
zordy

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
95,908

Updated
Jun 04 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2594

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The word "male" has nothing to do with men in Italian (well, almost). What does "male" mean? Hint

Apple

Honey

Mule

Evil

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Sale" is plural and is not written on shop windows. Its meaning in Italian? Hint

Rooms

Alone

Gravy

Sun

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Question 3 of 10

3. And what's the meaning of "Fare" in Italian? Hint

To Make

Headlights

Beasts

Holes

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Alone" is not related to solitude but has a completely different meaning in Italian. Which one? Hint

Heron

Action

Wool

Halo

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Bare": it looks like an infinitive verb, but it's not.. What does it mean in Italian? Hint

Strong wind

Ships

Coffins

Bars

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Question 6 of 10

6. And what's the meaning of "Cane" in Italian? Hint

Supper

Pipes

Dog

Meat

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Estate": it can be "real" too, but what does it mean in Italian? Hint

Summer

Toasted

Countries

Former Nannies

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Question 8 of 10

8. And if an Italian says "Fame", what is he on about? Hint

Fame

Women

Phase

Hunger

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Question 9 of 10

9. And if an Italian wants "Mare", what does he have in mind? Hint

Brunettes

Copper

Sea

Love

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Question 10 of 10

10. Last one and a proper choice for question ten: "Fine" in Italian? Hint

Until

Fins

End

Window

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The word "male" has nothing to do with men in Italian (well, almost). What does "male" mean?

Answer: Evil

Apple is "mela", honey is "miele", and mule is "mulo".

2. "Sale" is plural and is not written on shop windows. Its meaning in Italian?

Answer: Rooms

Gravy is "salse" (plural), alone is "sole" (feminine plural), and sun is also "sole". "Sale" also means salt.

3. And what's the meaning of "Fare" in Italian?

Answer: To Make

Beasts is "Fiere", Headlights is "Fari" and Holes is "Fori".

4. "Alone" is not related to solitude but has a completely different meaning in Italian. Which one?

Answer: Halo

Heron is "Airone", Wool is "Lana" and Action is "Azione". An "alone" under the armpits can have something to do with solitude.

5. "Bare": it looks like an infinitive verb, but it's not.. What does it mean in Italian?

Answer: Coffins

Ships is "Barche", Bars is "Barre" and Strong Wind is "Bora".

6. And what's the meaning of "Cane" in Italian?

Answer: Dog

Pipes is "Canne" (as in pipe-organ), Meat is "Carne" and Supper is "Cena".

7. "Estate": it can be "real" too, but what does it mean in Italian?

Answer: Summer

Countries is "Stati", Toasted is "Tostate" (feminine plural) and Former Nannies are "Ex-tate".

8. And if an Italian says "Fame", what is he on about?

Answer: Hunger

Fame is "Fama", Phase is "Fase" and Women is "Femmine" (and also "Donne").

9. And if an Italian wants "Mare", what does he have in mind?

Answer: Sea

Copper is "Rame", Love is "Amore" and Brunettes are "More".

10. Last one and a proper choice for question ten: "Fine" in Italian?

Answer: End

Fins is "Pinne", Window is "Finestra" and Until is "Fino".
Ciao a tutti.

Source: Author zordy

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