nome
name
The Italian word for 'name' is 'nome'. It is used in the same context as in English, such as when identifying a person, place, or thing. For example, 'Il mio nome è John' translates into 'My name is John' in English.
Example sentences using: nome
Qual è il tuo nome?
What is your name?
This is a common question that you might ask when you meet someone for the first time in Italy. Italians usually use the polite form Qual è il tuo nome? to know the name of the person they are speaking to.
Il mio nome è Marco.
My name is Marco.
This phrase is typically how Italians introduce their name to others. The phrase translates directly to 'My name is Marco.' The word 'nome' in Italian means 'name' in English.
Il suo nome è sulla lista.
His name is on the list.
In Italian, possessive pronouns are used to indicate ownership or associations. The pronoun 'suo' can stand for 'his', 'her', or 'its' depending on the context. Here, 'Il suo nome è sulla lista' means 'His name is on the list'.