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"Grass" in Italian: erba
l'erba
Grass in Italian is l'erba (EHR-bah), feminine. Sedersi sull'erba means to sit on the grass. Prato is a lawn or meadow as a space.
Park picnic
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How to pronounce erba
Say it
EHR-bah
/ˈɛr.ba/
Erba stresses EHR: EHR-bah. Soft r. With article: LEHR-bah.
"Grass" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'erba | the grass Plants underfoot. | Plants underfoot. |
| sull'erba | on the grass Picnics. | Picnics. |
| erba alta | tall grass Untended fields. | Untended fields. |
| tagliare l'erba | to cut the grass Gardening. | Gardening. |
How to use erba in real life
- 1Park picnic
Mettiamo la coperta sull'erba.
Let's put the blanket on the grass.
Sull'erba.
- 2Garden chore
Devo tagliare l'erba questo weekend.
I have to cut the grass this weekend.
Tagliare l'erba.
- 3Kids playing
I bambini corrono sull'erba bagnata.
The kids run on the wet grass.
Sull'erba.
Mistakes English speakers make with erba
Incorrect: Il erba è verde.
Correct: L'erba è verde.
Feminine: l'erba.
Incorrect: Mi siedo sul grass.
Correct: Mi siedo sull'erba.
Use erba.
Good to know
City parks fill with people sull'erba every warm Sunday. Signs often say non calpestare l'erba—don't walk on the grass—near flower beds.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding a picnic spot
ChatPal
L'erba qui è asciutta: va bene?
The grass here is dry: is it ok?
You
Sì, sediamoci sull'erba vicino all'albero.
Yes, let's sit on the grass near the tree.
ChatPal
Occhio: laggiù l'erba è ancora bagnata.
Watch out: over there the grass is still wet.
You
Allora restiamo qui.
Then let's stay here.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Grass" in Italian
Gender?
Feminine: l'erba.
On the grass?
Sull'erba.
Cut the grass?
Tagliare l'erba.
Erba vs prato?
Erba is the grass; prato is the lawn/meadow area.
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