scrivania

desk

noun skree-vah-NEE-ah Less Common

Origin: From scrivere (to write)

Usage Note

Scrivania specifically means a writing desk or office desk, derived from scrivere (to write). It differs from tavolo (table, dining table) and banco (school desk, shop counter). The plural is regular: le scrivanie. In office settings, 'mettere in ordine la scrivania' (to tidy one's desk) is a common expression.

Examples

"I libri sono tutti sulla scrivania."

Natural Translation

The books are all on the desk.

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