Meaning
ship
In a sentence
La nave parte domani mattina.
The ship leaves tomorrow morning.
Hai visto quella nave vicino alla spiaggia?
Did you see that ship near the beach?
La nostra nave non è ancora arrivata.
Our ship hasn't arrived yet.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| nave | feminine · singular |
| navi | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'nave' for large ships (cruise, cargo, warships). For small boats, say 'barca' or 'imbarcazione'.
- 'Nave' is feminine: 'la nave', 'le navi'. Don't mix with masculine 'il natante' (small vessel).
- Avoid 'nave' for airplanes or spaceships; use 'aereo' or 'astronave' instead.