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ink

ink

noun EENK Rare

Origin: English loanword

Usage Note

Ink is an English loanword used in Italian mainly within tattoo culture. The native Italian word for ink is inchiostro, which is always preferred in formal or writing contexts.

Examples

"Ha un ink bellissimo sul braccio."

Natural Translation

She has a beautiful tattoo on her arm.

Literal Translation

She-has an ink beautiful on-the arm.

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