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"Pajamas" in Italian: pigiama
il pigiama
Pajamas in Italian is il pigiama (pee-JAH-mah), masculine—often treated as singular even for a set. Metti il pigiama means put your pajamas on.
Bedtime
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How to pronounce pigiama
Say it
pee-JAH-mah
/piˈdʒa.ma/
Pigiama stresses JAH: pee-JAH-mah. Soft g before i = j.
"Pajamas" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il pigiama | pajamas Default noun (often singular). | Default noun (often singular). |
| i pigiami | pajamas (sets) Plural when counting sets. | Plural when counting sets. |
| mettere il pigiama | to put on pajamas Bedtime. | Bedtime. |
| pigiama di cotone | cotton pajamas Material. | Material. |
How to use pigiama in real life
- 1Bedtime
Vado a mettere il pigiama.
I'm going to put on my pajamas.
Il pigiama.
- 2Packing
Hai messo il pigiama in valigia?
Did you put the pajamas in the suitcase?
Il pigiama.
- 3Shopping
Questo pigiama è morbido.
These pajamas are soft.
Questo pigiama.
Mistakes English speakers make with pigiama
Incorrect: La pigiama è blu.
Correct: Il pigiama è blu.
Pigiama is masculine.
Incorrect: Metto i pajamas.
Correct: Metto il pigiama.
Use pigiama.
Good to know
Italians often keep il pigiama singular like a uniform for sleep. Hotel breakfasts still see guests in pigiama more than tourists expect.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting ready for an early night
ChatPal
Hai già il pigiama pronto?
Do you already have your pajamas ready?
You
Sì, il pigiama è sul letto.
Yes, the pajamas are on the bed.
ChatPal
Perfetto: metto il pigiama anch'io.
Perfect: I'll put on pajamas too.
You
Buona notte quasi.
Almost good night.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pajamas" in Italian
Singular or plural?
Usually il pigiama (singular) for the set.
Gender?
Masculine.
Put pajamas on?
Metti il pigiama.
Pronunciation?
pee-JAH-mah.
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