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"Skirt" in Italian: gonna

la gonna

Say it: GOHN-nahfeminine · la gonnanoun/ˈɡɔn.na/

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

Questa gonna mi sta bene?
Does this skirt look good on me?
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How to pronounce gonna

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GOHN-nah

/ˈɡɔn.na/

Gonna is GOHN-nah. Double n; stress GOHN.

"Skirt" in Italian: quick reference

ItalianEnglish
la gonnathe skirt

Default noun.

una gonna cortaa short skirt

Style.

una gonna lungaa long skirt

Style.

le gonnethe skirts

Plural.

How to use gonna in real life

  1. 1Fitting room

    Questa gonna mi sta bene?

    Does this skirt look good on me?

    Questa gonna.

  2. 2Packing

    Metto la gonna blu per la cena.

    I'm packing the blue skirt for dinner.

    La gonna.

  3. 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.

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Choosing an outfit for a wedding

  1. ChatPal

    Porti la gonna lunga o i pantaloni?

    Are you wearing the long skirt or pants?

  2. You

    La gonna lunga, con una camicia bianca.

    The long skirt, with a white shirt.

  3. ChatPal

    Bella scelta per il matrimonio.

    Nice choice for the wedding.

  4. 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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