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"Nephew" in Italian: nipote
il nipote
Nephew in Italian is il nipote (eel nee-POH-teh), masculine. Mio nipote means my nephew. The same word nipote also means grandchild, so age and context clarify which relative you mean.
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How to pronounce nipote
Say it
eel nee-POH-teh
/il niˈpo.te/
Nipote is nee-POH-teh, stress on POH. Soft but clear vowels.
"Nephew" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il nipote | the nephew (also grandson) Masculine noun. | Masculine noun. |
| mio nipote | my nephew Kinship possessive. | Kinship possessive. |
| i nipoti | nephews / grandchildren Plural. | Plural. |
| nipote di mio fratello | my brother's son Clarify when needed. | Clarify when needed. |
How to use nipote in real life
- 1Family photo
Questo è mio nipote, ha otto anni.
This is my nephew; he's eight.
Mio nipote for the boy.
- 2Gift shopping
Cerco un regalo per il nipote di Sara.
I'm looking for a gift for Sara's nephew.
Il nipote with di.
- 3Weekend plan
Domenica porto i nipoti al parco.
Sunday I'm taking the nephews/grandkids to the park.
I nipoti plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with nipote
Incorrect: La nipote maschio.
Correct: Il nipote.
Male relative uses masculine il nipote.
Incorrect: Mio nephew arriva domani.
Correct: Mio nipote arriva domani.
Use nipote, not English nephew.
Good to know
Nipote covers nephew and grandson, which confuses learners but feels natural to Italians who rely on context. Aunts and uncles talk about i nipoti constantly at Sunday lunch. For niece, the feminine is la nipote.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a toy for a nephew
ChatPal
Tuo nipote ama ancora i Lego?
Does your nephew still love Lego?
You
Sì, mio nipote costruisce ogni sera.
Yes, my nephew builds every evening.
ChatPal
Allora prendiamo un set per il nipote.
Then let's get a set for your nephew.
You
Perfetto. Mio nipote sarà contentissimo.
Perfect. My nephew will be thrilled.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nephew" in Italian
Nephew or grandson?
Both are nipote—add context if needed.
Niece?
La nipote.
Article with mio?
Often mio nipote without il.
Plural?
I nipoti.
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