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"Niece" in Italian: nipote
la nipote
Niece in Italian is la nipote (lah nee-POH-teh), feminine. Mia nipote means my niece. Nipote also means granddaughter, so context and age tell you which relative is meant.
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How to pronounce nipote
Say it
lah nee-POH-teh
/la niˈpo.te/
Nipote is nee-POH-teh, same sounds as the masculine form; the article la marks niece.
"Niece" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la nipote | the niece (also granddaughter) Feminine noun. | Feminine noun. |
| mia nipote | my niece Kinship possessive. | Kinship possessive. |
| le nipoti | nieces / granddaughters Feminine plural. | Feminine plural. |
| nipote di mia sorella | my sister's daughter Clarify when needed. | Clarify when needed. |
How to use nipote in real life
- 1School chat
Mia nipote inizia le medie a settembre.
My niece starts middle school in September.
Mia nipote.
- 2Gift idea
Cerco un libro per la nipote di Paolo.
I'm looking for a book for Paolo's niece.
La nipote.
- 3Family lunch
Le nipoti aiutano in cucina oggi.
The nieces are helping in the kitchen today.
Le nipoti.
Mistakes English speakers make with nipote
Incorrect: Il nipote femmina.
Correct: La nipote.
Use feminine la nipote for a niece.
Incorrect: Mia niece studia inglese.
Correct: Mia nipote studia inglese.
Use nipote.
Good to know
Like the masculine form, la nipote can mean niece or granddaughter. Sunday tables fill with stories about le nipoti. Aunts often skip the article: mia nipote.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a birthday present for a niece
ChatPal
Tua nipote preferisce i colori o la musica?
Does your niece prefer art or music?
You
Mia nipote adora i pastelli.
My niece loves crayons.
ChatPal
Allora un album per la nipote.
Then a sketchbook for your niece.
You
Sì. Mia nipote disegna ogni giorno.
Yes. My niece draws every day.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Niece" in Italian
Niece or granddaughter?
Both can be nipote—use context.
Nephew?
Il nipote.
Article with mia?
Often mia nipote without la.
Plural?
Le nipoti for all-female groups.
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