-ificio

Italian

Alternative forms

Etymology

From derivates of faciō (“I make, do”) with the -ium suffix; e.g. beneficium.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /iˈfi.t͡ʃo/, [iˈfiːt͡ʃo]
  • Stress: -ifìcio

Suffix

-ificio (plural -ifici)

  1. Suffix indicating a production site
    ‎pane (“bread”) + ‎-ificio → ‎panificio (“bakery”)
    ‎lana (“wool”) + ‎-ificio → ‎lanificio (“wool mill”, “wool factory”)

Derived terms
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Usage notes
  • Used to form masculine nouns for factories (or similar) in which a particular article is made.
  • Also used to name an action, or type of work.
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