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Geppetto

juh-PEH-toh

Geppetto (name) means the fictional woodcarver in Carlo Collodi's story who creates the puppet Pinocchio. Example: “Geppetto wished that Pinocchio could become a real boy.”

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The fictional woodcarver in Carlo Collodi's story who creates the puppet Pinocchio.

"Geppetto wished that Pinocchio could become a real boy."

How to use Geppetto

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe kindly carpenter from the story of Pinocchio.

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Etymology

Borrowed from the Italian name Geppetto.

Origin: Italian

Rhymes for Geppetto

ghetto falsetto stiletto

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Geppetto” mean?

The word “Geppetto” means the fictional woodcarver in Carlo Collodi's story who creates the puppet Pinocchio. In plain terms, the kindly carpenter from the story of Pinocchio.

How do you pronounce “Geppetto”?

“Geppetto” is pronounced juh-PEH-toh (/d͡ʒəˈpɛtoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Geppetto” in a sentence?

Here is “Geppetto” used in a sentence: “Geppetto wished that Pinocchio could become a real boy.”

What part of speech is “Geppetto”?

“Geppetto” is a name.

Where does the word “Geppetto” come from?

The word “Geppetto” comes from Italian. Borrowed from the Italian name Geppetto.

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