la

feminine

/va.liz/

#1609 of 5,000 Core 5000

Translation

suitcase

Word origin

From Italian valigia ('travelling bag'), of uncertain earlier origin.

Origin: Italian
Root: valigia

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralvalises

Examples

My suitcase is too heavy.

Have you packed your suitcase for tomorrow?

He left his suitcase on the train.

She is only taking a small suitcase.

My suitcase is still at home.

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This word is part of lesson 33.