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"Daughter" in Italian: figlia
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Daughter in Italian is la figlia (FEEL-yah), a feminine noun. Say mia figlia without the article in the singular. Plural is le figlie. The masculine counterpart is figlio.
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How to pronounce figlia
Say it
FEEL-yah
/ˈfiʎ.ʎa/
Figlia stresses FEEL: FEEL-yah. Gli sounds like ly. Final a is light.
"Daughter" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la figlia | the daughter Default feminine noun. | Default feminine noun. |
| mia figlia | my daughter Possessive without article in singular. | Possessive without article in singular. |
| le figlie | the daughters Feminine plural. | Feminine plural. |
| figlia unica | only child (female) Family-status phrase. | Family-status phrase. |
How to use figlia in real life
- 1School pickup
Mia figlia esce alle quattro.
My daughter gets out at four.
Mia figlia without la.
- 2Photo album
Questa è mia figlia da piccola.
This is my daughter when she was little.
Da piccola for childhood.
- 3Family count
Abbiamo due figlie.
We have two daughters.
Plural figlie.
Mistakes English speakers make with figlia
Incorrect: La mia figlia canta bene.
Correct: Mia figlia canta bene.
Drop the article with singular mia/tua/sua + figlia.
Incorrect: Mio figlia studia arte.
Correct: Mia figlia studia arte.
Figlia is feminine: mia, not mio.
Good to know
Good to knowParents introduce mia figlia with pride in the same breath as a name. On forms, figlia is specific; figli may still appear as the mixed children label on older paperwork.
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Introducing family at a neighbourhood festa
ChatPal
Ti presento mia figlia Giulia.
I'd like you to meet my daughter Giulia.
You
Ciao Giulia! Anch'io ho una figlia.
Hi Giulia! I have a daughter too.
ChatPal
Che bello. Tua figlia balla anche lei?
Nice. Does your daughter dance too?
You
Sì, mia figlia adora la musica.
Yes, my daughter loves music.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Daughter" in Italian
Do I say la mia figlia?
Usually mia figlia without la. Plural: le mie figlie.
What is the plural of figlia?
Figlie.
How do I pronounce figlia?
FEEL-yah. Gli sounds like ly in million.
What is figlia unica?
An only child who is a girl.
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