canone

fee

noun KAH-noh-neh Less Common

Origin: from Greek 'kanon' ('rule')

Also means

rent

Usage Note

Canone is a recurring fee or charge, like canone d'affitto ('rent') or the famous TV licence canone RAI. It also means a 'canon' or standard in art and music, sharing the same Greek root as 'rule'. Note the stress on the first syllable, CAnone.

Examples

"Pago il canone ogni mese."

Natural Translation

I pay the fee every month.

Literal Translation

I-pay the fee every month.

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