Il cassetto



Example: Ho messo i vestiti puliti nel cassetto della camera.

Definition


"Il cassetto" is a noun referring to a drawer, a compartment typically built into furniture such as a desk or cabinet, used for storing items like clothes, documents, or utensils. For example, clean clothes can be placed in the bedroom drawer.

Etymology


The word "il cassetto" comes from the Italian root 'cassa,' meaning box or chest, with the diminutive suffix '-etto' indicating a smaller container. So, "cassetto" literally means a small box or drawer, reflecting its function as a storage compartment within furniture.

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