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"Grandparents" in Italian: nonni
i nonni
Grandparents in Italian is i nonni. One grandfather is il nonno; one grandmother is la nonna. The pair is i nonni.
Sunday plan
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How to pronounce nonni
Say it
ee NON-nee
/i ˈnɔn.ni/
I nonni: ee NON-nee. Double n; stress NON.
"Grandparents" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| i nonni | the grandparents Default pair. | Default pair. |
| i miei nonni | my grandparents Possessive. | Possessive. |
| dai nonni | at the grandparents' place Visit location. | Visit location. |
| nonno e nonna | grandpa and grandma Named pair. | Named pair. |
How to use nonni in real life
- 1Sunday plan
Pranziamo dai nonni.
We're having lunch at the grandparents'.
Classic.
- 2Photo album
Ecco i nonni da giovani.
Here are the grandparents when young.
Memory.
- 3Child talk
I nonni mi coccolano sempre.
The grandparents always spoil me.
Affection.
Mistakes English speakers make with nonni
Incorrect: I grandparents.
Correct: I nonni.
Use the Italian plural.
Incorrect: Le nonni.
Correct: I nonni.
Masculine plural article i for the mixed pair.
Good to know
Italian i nonni often live nearby and host Sunday lunch. Kids may sleep dai nonni during school weeks. Affectionate nicknames vary by region, but i nonni is understood everywhere.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a weekend visit
ChatPal
Domenica sei libero?
Are you free Sunday?
You
Vado dai nonni a pranzo.
I'm going to the grandparents' for lunch.
ChatPal
Porta i saluti anche da me ai nonni.
Say hi to the grandparents from me too.
You
Certo—loro cucinano per un esercito.
Sure—they cook for an army.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Grandparents" in Italian
Exact word?
I nonni.
My grandparents?
I miei nonni.
At their place?
Dai nonni.
Singulars?
Il nonno / la nonna.
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