Meaning
partner; classmate
- female partner, companion
- female classmate, schoolmate
In a sentence
La mia compagna lavora in ospedale da tre anni.
My partner has been working in a hospital for three years.
Hai già parlato con la tua compagna?
Have you already spoken with your partner?
Ieri non sono uscito con la mia compagna.
Yesterday I didn't go out with my partner.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| compagna | feminine · singular |
| compagne | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often means unmarried partner in everyday Italian; moglie is the usual word for a legal wife.
- Also means female classmate, coworker, or teammate. Context matters; don't assume a romantic meaning.
- Feminine singular: la compagna. Masculine is compagno; plural forms change normally: compagne, compagni.