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"Granddaughter" in Italian: nipote
la nipote
Granddaughter in Italian is la nipote (lah nee-POH-teh). Nipote also means niece, so family context tells you which meaning you need.
Family intro
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How to pronounce nipote
Say it
nee-POH-teh
/niˈpo.te/
Nipote stresses POH: nee-POH-teh. Keep the feminine article la clear.
"Granddaughter" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la nipote | the granddaughter / niece Female grandchild or sibling's daughter. | Female grandchild or sibling's daughter. |
| mia nipote | my granddaughter / niece Possessive without article. | Possessive without article. |
| le nipoti | granddaughters / nieces Feminine plural. | Feminine plural. |
| nipotina | little granddaughter Affectionate diminutive. | Affectionate diminutive. |
How to use nipote in real life
- 1Family intro
Questa è mia nipote Chiara.
This is my granddaughter Chiara.
Mia nipote.
- 2School talk
La nipote inizia le medie a settembre.
The granddaughter starts middle school in September.
La nipote subject.
- 3Gift
Ho comprato un libro per la nipote.
I bought a book for my granddaughter.
Per la nipote.
Mistakes English speakers make with nipote
Incorrect: Il nipote (for a girl).
Correct: La nipote.
Use feminine la for a granddaughter.
Incorrect: La granddaughter.
Correct: La nipote.
Use Italian nipote.
Good to know
Grandparents use la nipote warmly for both granddaughter and niece. To avoid confusion, add di mio figlio or di mia figlia when the link matters.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a birthday
ChatPal
Quanti anni compie la nipote?
How old is the granddaughter turning?
You
Dieci. La nipote vuole una festa in giardino.
Ten. The granddaughter wants a garden party.
ChatPal
Porto la torta. La nipote ama il cioccolato?
I'll bring the cake. Does the granddaughter love chocolate?
You
Sì. Mia nipote chiede sempre la glassa scura.
Yes. My granddaughter always asks for dark frosting.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Granddaughter" in Italian
Same word as grandson?
Same noun nipote; articles il / la mark gender.
Niece or granddaughter?
Both—clarify with context.
Plural?
Le nipoti for females.
Diminutive?
Nipotina for affection.
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