Meaning
Italian
- Italian (of, from or relating to Italy)
In a sentence
Il caffè italiano è davvero molto buono.
Italian coffee is really very good.
Hai visto quel film italiano ieri sera?
Did you see that Italian movie last night?
Non ho mai mangiato in un ristorante italiano.
I have never eaten at an Italian restaurant.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| italiano | masculine · singular |
| italiana | feminine · singular |
| italiani | masculine · plural |
| italiane | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'italiano' for nationality, 'italico' for ancient Italic peoples—never mix them.
- Agrees in gender/number: 'un ristorante italiano' (m), 'una città italiana' (f).
- Avoid 'italo' as an adjective—it’s only for compounds like 'italo-americano'.