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"Skirt" in Italian: gonna
la gonna
Skirt in Italian is la gonna (GOHN-nah). Plural le gonne. In shops you try on una gonna corta or una gonna lunga.
Fitting room
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How to pronounce gonna
Say it
GOHN-nah
/ˈɡɔn.na/
Gonna is GOHN-nah. Double n; stress GOHN.
"Skirt" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la gonna | the skirt Default noun. | Default noun. |
| una gonna corta | a short skirt Style. | Style. |
| una gonna lunga | a long skirt Style. | Style. |
| le gonne | the skirts Plural. | Plural. |
How to use gonna in real life
- 1Fitting room
Questa gonna mi sta bene?
Does this skirt look good on me?
Questa gonna.
- 2Packing
Metto la gonna blu per la cena.
I'm packing the blue skirt for dinner.
La gonna.
- 3Shop question
Avete questa gonna in taglia media?
Do you have this skirt in medium?
Questa gonna.
Mistakes English speakers make with gonna
Incorrect: Il gonna è nero.
Correct: La gonna è nera.
Gonna is feminine.
Incorrect: Compro uno skirt.
Correct: Compro una gonna.
Use gonna.
Good to know
Italian shop assistants may offer a matching top before you ask. Saying la gonna with a color and length gets help faster than vague gestures.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing an outfit for a wedding
ChatPal
Porti la gonna lunga o i pantaloni?
Are you wearing the long skirt or pants?
You
La gonna lunga, con una camicia bianca.
The long skirt, with a white shirt.
ChatPal
Bella scelta per il matrimonio.
Nice choice for the wedding.
You
Grazie—adesso cerco le scarpe.
Thanks—now I'll look for shoes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Skirt" in Italian
How do you say skirt?
La gonna.
Plural?
Le gonne.
Short skirt?
Una gonna corta.
Gender?
Feminine.
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