Meaning
homeland, native country
In a sentence
La mia patria è l'Italia, ma vivo a Berlino.
My homeland is Italy, but I live in Berlin.
Ti manca la patria quando sei lontano?
Do you miss your homeland when you're far away?
Non ho mai dimenticato la mia patria.
I have never forgotten my native country.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| patria | feminine · singular |
| patrie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'patria' for emotional or patriotic contexts; 'paese' is neutral for 'country'.
- Avoid overusing 'patria'—sounds overly formal or dramatic in casual speech.
- No plural form in modern usage; 'patrie' is archaic or poetic.