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"Grandson" in Italian: nipote
il nipote
Grandson in Italian is il nipote (eel nee-POH-teh). Nipote also means nephew, so age and family context tell you which reading is meant.
Family photo
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How to pronounce nipote
Say it
nee-POH-teh
/niˈpo.te/
Nipote stresses POH: nee-POH-teh. Plural nipoti is nee-POH-tee.
"Grandson" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il nipote | the grandson / nephew Male grandchild or brother's/sister's son. | Male grandchild or brother's/sister's son. |
| mio nipote | my grandson / nephew Possessive without article in speech. | Possessive without article in speech. |
| i nipoti | grandsons / grandchildren / nephews Plural; may mix genders in casual talk. | Plural; may mix genders in casual talk. |
| nipotino | little grandson Affectionate diminutive. | Affectionate diminutive. |
How to use nipote in real life
- 1Family photo
Questo è mio nipote Luca, ha sei anni.
This is my grandson Luca, he's six.
Mio nipote without il.
- 2Phone call
Il nipote di Nonna arriva Sabato.
Grandma's grandson arrives Saturday.
Il nipote di + person.
- 3School pickup
Vado a prendere il nipote all'asilo.
I'm going to pick up my grandson at preschool.
Il nipote as object.
Mistakes English speakers make with nipote
Incorrect: Il grandson.
Correct: Il nipote.
Use nipote, not English grandson.
Incorrect: La nipote (for a boy).
Correct: Il nipote.
Masculine article for a grandson.
Good to know
Italian grandparents say nipote for both grandson and nephew, and they rely on context. If you need to be crystal clear, add di mio figlio or di mia sorella.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Visiting grandparents
ChatPal
Tuo nipote gioca ancora a calcio?
Does your grandson still play football?
You
Sì. Il nipote allena ogni martedì.
Yes. My grandson trains every Tuesday.
ChatPal
Portalo qui: il nipote è sempre il benvenuto.
Bring him here: the grandson is always welcome.
You
Domani viene il nipote con i suoi genitori.
Tomorrow the grandson is coming with his parents.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Grandson" in Italian
Does nipote mean grandson or nephew?
Both. Context or an extra phrase clarifies.
How do I say granddaughter?
La nipote—same noun, feminine article.
Plural?
I nipoti for males or mixed groups.
Do I use the article?
Mio nipote often drops il; il nipote di… keeps it.
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