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How to Say "My godmother" in Italian
Learn to say 'my godmother' in Italian, a key figure in Italian family and religious life.
la mia madrina
lah MEE-ah mah-DREE-nahneutral
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Use this when referring to your godmother in conversation, perhaps when explaining family roles or talking about your baptism. It's also used for the godmother of your child.
Alternatives
- mia madrinaUse this when the possessive 'la mia' is implied by context, like 'È mia madrina.'
Ways to get it wrong
Madrina vs Madre
'Madrina' means godmother, while 'madre' means mother; don't mix them up.
Pronouncing 'ia'
Say 'ee-ah' for 'ia' in 'madrina', not 'ay-ah'.
A small cultural note
The godmother (madrina) often plays a significant role in a child's life, not just religiously but sometimes as a surrogate aunt figure.
Frequently asked
how to say my godmother in italian
The standard phrase is 'la mia madrina'. This is used when referring to her.
italian word for godmother
The Italian word for godmother is 'madrina'. It's the female counterpart to 'padrino' (godfather).
difference between madrina and madre
'Madrina' specifically refers to a godmother, often from a baptism. 'Madre' means mother, your biological or adoptive mother.
