Meaning
aunt
In a sentence
Mia zia vive vicino al mare da anni.
My aunt has lived near the sea for years.
Hai visto la zia ieri sera?
Did you see aunt last night?
Non chiamo mai mia zia dopo le dieci.
I never call my aunt after ten.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| zia | feminine · singular |
| zie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use possessives with family terms: mia zia, tua zia. Unlike some singular family nouns, the article usually stays: la mia zia.
- Capitalize only in direct address or as a name-like title: Ciao, zia! but mia zia lives in Rome.
- Don't confuse zia with zietta or ziettona; those are affectionate or expressive forms, not neutral replacements.