Meaning
surname, last name
- a family name
- the name shared by members of a family
In a sentence
Il mio cognome è Rossi.
My surname is Rossi.
Qual è il tuo cognome?
What is your surname?
Non ricordo il suo cognome.
I don't remember his surname.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cognome | masculine · singular |
| cognomi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Cognome means surname; nome means first name.
- Common in forms: nome e cognome.
- Plural: cognomi.