Meaning
grandmother
- the mother of one's parent
- grandma
In a sentence
Mia nonna vive a Roma.
My grandmother lives in Rome.
Vai da tua nonna oggi?
Are you going to your grandmother's today?
Stasera non chiamo mia nonna.
I'm not calling my grandmother tonight.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| nonna | feminine · singular |
| nonne | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Feminine: la nonna, una nonna.
- Often used without article with family meaning: mia nonna.
- Compare with nonno for 'grandfather'.