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"River" in Italian: fiume
il fiume
River in Italian is il fiume (eel FYOO-meh), masculine. Un fiume grande is a big river; i fiumi are rivers. Sul fiume means on/by the river.
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How to pronounce fiume
Say it
eel FYOO-meh
/il ˈfju.me/
Fiume is FYOO-meh: fyoo as one syllable, stress FYOO.
"River" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il fiume | the river Default noun. | Default noun. |
| i fiumi | the rivers Plural. | Plural. |
| sul fiume | on/by the river Location. | Location. |
| lungo il fiume | along the river Walks. | Walks. |
How to use fiume in real life
- 1City walk
Camminiamo lungo il fiume.
Let's walk along the river.
Lungo il fiume.
- 2Map talk
Il fiume attraversa il centro.
The river crosses the center.
Il fiume.
- 3Picnic plan
Ci sediamo vicino al fiume.
We'll sit near the river.
Al fiume.
Mistakes English speakers make with fiume
Incorrect: La fiume è larga.
Correct: Il fiume è largo.
Fiume is masculine.
Incorrect: Nuotiamo nel river.
Correct: Nuotiamo nel fiume.
Use fiume.
Good to know
Italian towns often grew sul fiume—think Arno, Tevere, Po. Passeggiate lungo il fiume are weekend classics. Flood news still uses fiume in headlines every autumn.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a Sunday walk
ChatPal
Andiamo verso il fiume o in collina?
Shall we go toward the river or into the hills?
You
Verso il fiume: c'è più ombra.
Toward the river: there's more shade.
ChatPal
Ok. Sul fiume c'è anche un bar.
Ok. By the river there's also a café.
You
Perfetto. Torno sempre volentieri a quel fiume.
Perfect. I always like coming back to that river.
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FAQ
Common questions about "River" in Italian
River vs stream?
Fiume is river; ruscello/torrente for smaller streams.
By the river?
Sul fiume / lungo il fiume / vicino al fiume.
Is fiume feminine?
No: il fiume.
Plural?
I fiumi.
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