Family in Italian

These are common family words in Italian.

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Glossary · Italian

  • 01
    mamma[MAHM-mah]
    mom
  • 02
    papà[pah-PAH]
    dad
  • 03
    fratello[fra-TEL-lo]
    brother
  • 04
    sorella[so-REL-la]
    sister
  • 05
    nonna[NON-na]
    grandma
  • 06
    nonno[NON-no]
    grandpa
  • 07
    bambino[bam-BEE-no]
    baby
  • 08
    zio[TSYO]
    uncle
  • 09
    zia[TSYA]
    aunt
  • 10
    cugino[koo-JEE-no]
    cousin
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Example sentences

  1. La mamma cucina la cena.

    Mom cooks dinner.

  2. Il papà legge un libro.

    Dad is reading a book.

  3. Ho un fratello e una sorella.

    I have a brother and a sister.

  4. La nonna e il nonno sono gentili.

    Grandma and grandpa are kind.

  5. Lo zio e la zia sono simpatici.

    The uncle and aunt are nice.

  6. Il bambino gioca con il cugino.

    The baby is playing with the cousin.