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"Garden" in Italian: giardino
il giardino
Garden in Italian is il giardino (eel jar-DEE-noh). It can mean a private yard garden or a public planted garden; a vegetable plot is often l'orto.
At home
I bambini giocano in giardino.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce giardino
Say it
jar-DEE-noh
/dʒarˈdi.no/
Giardino stresses DEE: jar-DEE-noh. The gi is like j in jar.
"Garden" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il giardino | the garden Yard or planted green space. | Yard or planted green space. |
| in giardino | in the garden Location without article. | Location without article. |
| giardino pubblico | public garden City planted park. | City planted park. |
| giardino pensile | rooftop garden Above street level. | Above street level. |
How to use giardino in real life
- 1At home
I bambini giocano in giardino.
The kids are playing in the garden.
In giardino.
- 2Weekend chore
Anna annaffia il giardino ogni sera.
Anna waters the garden every evening.
Il giardino object.
- 3Visiting friends
Ceniamo fuori nel giardino.
We're dining outside in the garden.
Nel giardino.
Mistakes English speakers make with giardino
Incorrect: La giardino.
Correct: Il giardino.
Giardino is masculine.
Incorrect: Il garden.
Correct: Il giardino.
Use Italian giardino.
Good to know
A giardino can be tiny behind a townhouse or large around a villa. For food plants Italians often say orto, while giardino suggests flowers, trees, and sitting outside.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing where to have coffee
ChatPal
Prendiamo il caffè in giardino?
Shall we have coffee in the garden?
You
Sì. Nel giardino c'è ombra sotto l'albero.
Yes. In the garden there's shade under the tree.
ChatPal
Porto le sedie. Tu chiudi il cancello del giardino.
I'll bring the chairs. You close the garden gate.
You
Ok. Poi innaffio il giardino se resta secco.
Ok. Then I'll water the garden if it stays dry.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Garden" in Italian
Giardino or parco?
Giardino is often smaller or more planted; parco is a larger public park.
What is orto?
A vegetable garden.
How do I say in the garden?
In giardino or nel giardino.
Plural?
I giardini.
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