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"Yogurt" in Italian: yogurt

lo yogurt

Say it: loh YOH-goortmasculine · lo yogurtnoun/lo ˈjɔ.ɡurt/

Yogurt in Italian is lo yogurt (loh YOH-goort), masculine. The article is lo before y. Uno yogurt alla fragola is strawberry yogurt.

Supermarket aisle

Prendi lo yogurt senza zucchero.
Grab the sugar-free yogurt.
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How to pronounce yogurt

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loh YOH-goort

/lo ˈjɔ.ɡurt/

Yogurt: YOH-goort. Stress YOH. Final t light. Lo yogurt: loh YOH-goort.

"Yogurt" in Italian: quick reference

ItalianEnglish
lo yogurtthe yogurt

Default noun.

uno yogurta yogurt

Uno before y.

yogurt grecoGreek yogurt

Thicker style.

yogurt alla fruttafruit yogurt

Flavored.

How to use yogurt in real life

  1. 1Supermarket aisle

    Prendi lo yogurt senza zucchero.

    Grab the sugar-free yogurt.

    Lo yogurt + qualifier.

  2. 2Breakfast table

    A colazione mangio uno yogurt e un caffè.

    For breakfast I eat a yogurt and a coffee.

    Uno yogurt.

  3. 3Hotel buffet

    C'è ancora yogurt naturale?

    Is there any plain yogurt left?

    Bare yogurt after c'è.

Mistakes English speakers make with yogurt

Incorrect: Il yogurt è finito.

Correct: Lo yogurt è finito.

Use lo (and uno) before yogurt, not il/un.

Incorrect: Vorrei una yogurt.

Correct: Vorrei uno yogurt.

Yogurt is masculine.

Good to know

Italian fridges lean on yogurt naturale and fruit cups; Greek-style has grown popular. At bars, a yogurt is a light breakfast option beside cornetto—ask for lo yogurt if the buffet labels are unclear.

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Choosing breakfast at a B&B

  1. ChatPal

    Preferisci i cornetti o lo yogurt?

    Do you prefer croissants or yogurt?

  2. You

    Lo yogurt, grazie—sono pieno di ieri.

    Yogurt, thanks—I'm full from yesterday.

  3. ChatPal

    Prendo anch'io uno yogurt alla pesca.

    I'll take a peach yogurt too.

  4. You

    Perfetto, poi usciamo.

    Perfect, then we'll head out.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Yogurt" in Italian

How do you say yogurt?

Lo yogurt.

Why lo not il?

Italian uses lo before y (and z, gn, etc.).

A yogurt?

Uno yogurt.

Gender?

Masculine.

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