Meaning
native, natal
- pertaining to the place of one's birth
In a sentence
Dopo vent'anni all'estero, desiderava rivedere il suo borgo natio.
After twenty years abroad, he longed to see his native village again.
Il poeta non dimenticò mai il cielo limpido della terra natia.
The poet never forgot the clear sky of his native land.
Perché hai scelto di allontanarti per sempre dalla tua città natia?
Why did you choose to move away from your native city forever?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| natio | masculine · singular |
| natia | feminine · singular |
| natii | masculine · plural |
| natie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Literary: primarily used in written, poetic, or formal Italian rather than everyday conversation.
- In everyday speech, prefer 'natale' (e.g., 'paese natale') or 'di nascita'.