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"Wife" in Italian: moglie
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Wife in Italian is la moglie (lah MOHL-yeh). Say mia moglie for my wife. The plural is le mogli. It is the standard word on forms and in family introductions.
Family introduction
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How to pronounce moglie
Say it
lah MOHL-yeh
/la ˈmɔʎ.ʎe/
Moglie stresses MOHL: MOHL-yeh. The gl sounds like the lli in million.
"Wife" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la moglie | wife Neutral standard. | Neutral standard. |
| mia moglie | my wife Introduction and reference. | Introduction and reference. |
| sua moglie | his/her wife Someone else's spouse. | Someone else's spouse. |
| marito e moglie | husband and wife The couple. | The couple. |
How to use moglie in real life
- 1Family introduction
Ti presento mia moglie, Sara.
I'd like you to meet my wife, Sara.
Mia moglie is the usual intro.
- 2Filling a form aloud
La moglie figura come contatto di emergenza.
The wife is listed as the emergency contact.
La moglie in third-person admin talk.
- 3Gossip-free neighbor chat
La moglie di Paolo insegna inglese.
Paolo's wife teaches English.
La moglie di + name.
Mistakes English speakers make with moglie
Incorrect: Mio moglie arriva tardi.
Correct: Mia moglie arriva tardi.
Moglie is feminine, so mia moglie.
Incorrect: Ho due moglie.
Correct: Ho due mogli.
Plural is mogli, not moglie.
Good to know
Mia moglie remains the clear married-partner term with relatives and on paperwork. Younger speakers may say la mia ragazza or partner before marriage, but once weddings happen, moglie is expected in formal settings.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Introducing spouses at a dinner
ChatPal
Questa è mia moglie, Elena.
This is my wife, Elena.
You
Piacere. Anche mia moglie arriva tra poco.
Nice to meet you. My wife is arriving soon too.
ChatPal
Perfetto, così le mogli si conoscono.
Perfect, so the wives can meet.
You
Sì, mia moglie parla un po' di francese.
Yes, my wife speaks a bit of French.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Wife" in Italian
How do I say my wife?
Mia moglie.
What is the plural?
Le mogli.
Is moglie formal?
It is the normal word—fine everywhere.
Can I say mia donna?
It can sound old-fashioned or vague; moglie is clearer for wife.
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