Meaning
north
In a sentence
Abito nel nord Italia da tre anni.
I’ve lived in northern Italy for three years.
Il treno per il nord parte alle otto.
The train for the north leaves at eight.
Sei mai stato al nord in inverno?
Have you ever been to the north in winter?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| nord | masculine · singular |
| nord | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use nord for the cardinal direction; settentrione is more literary or formal, especially for the northern part of Italy.
- With articles and prepositions, say il Nord, nel Nord, dal Nord when referring to a region; bare nord is common on maps and signs.
- Capitalize Nord when meaning Northern Italy as a socio-geographic area; lowercase nord for the direction.