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"January" in Italian: gennaio
gennaio
January in Italian is gennaio (jeh-NAH-yoh). In gennaio means in January. A gennaio without in is also heard in casual speech for timing.
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How to pronounce gennaio
Say it
jeh-NAH-yoh
/dʒenˈna.jo/
Gennaio stresses NAH: jeh-NAH-yoh. Soft g before e like English j. Double n held.
"January" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| gennaio | January Month name. | Month name. |
| in gennaio | in January Default timing phrase. | Default timing phrase. |
| a gennaio | in January Casual alternative. | Casual alternative. |
| primo gennaio | January 1st New Year's Day. | New Year's Day. |
How to use gennaio in real life
- 1Trip planning
Partiamo per la neve in gennaio.
We're leaving for the snow in January.
In gennaio.
- 2Bill due date
La bolletta scade il dieci gennaio.
The bill is due on January tenth.
Day + gennaio.
- 3New Year chat
Il primo gennaio restiamo a casa.
On January first we stay home.
Primo gennaio.
Mistakes English speakers make with gennaio
Incorrect: In January vado a Roma.
Correct: In gennaio vado a Roma.
Use gennaio, not English January.
Incorrect: Il gennaio è freddo.
Correct: Gennaio è freddo. / A gennaio fa freddo.
Months usually drop the article in Italian.
Good to know
Gennaio after the holidays feels quiet—sales, ski trips, and early nights. Italians write dates day-first: 15 gennaio. Buon anno spills into the first days of gennaio more than English New Year talk.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a ski weekend
ChatPal
Preferisci andare in montagna a gennaio o a febbraio?
Do you prefer the mountains in January or February?
You
In gennaio c'è più neve, di solito.
In January there's usually more snow.
ChatPal
Allora prenotiamo il primo weekend di gennaio.
Then let's book the first weekend of January.
You
Perfetto, controllo i prezzi stasera.
Perfect, I'll check prices tonight.
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FAQ
Common questions about "January" in Italian
How do you say January?
Gennaio.
In January?
In gennaio (or casual a gennaio).
January 1st?
Il primo gennaio.
Capitalize?
Months are usually lowercase in Italian: gennaio.
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