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How to Say "My nephew" in Italian
How to say 'my nephew' in Italian, with pronunciation and usage tips.
mio nipote
MEE-oh nee-POH-tehneutral
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Use this when referring to your brother's or sister's son. You'll say it when introducing him or talking about him to friends or family.
Alternatives
- mio pronipoteUse this for 'my great-nephew'.
- mio nipote di nipoteThis is a less common, more descriptive way to say 'my great-nephew'.
Ways to get it wrong
Nipote means niece too
In Italian, 'nipote' can mean nephew or niece, so context or adding 'maschio' (male) might be needed if unclear.
Pronunciation of 'gn'
The 'gn' in 'nipote' sounds like the 'ny' in 'canyon', not like 'g' and 'n' separately.
A small cultural note
Italians often have very close family ties, so talking about nephews and nieces is common and shows warmth.
Frequently asked
my nephew in italian
The most common way to say 'my nephew' in Italian is 'mio nipote'. This phrase is widely understood across Italy.
nipote nephew or niece
The Italian word 'nipote' can mean either nephew or niece. You might need to specify 'nipote maschio' for nephew if context isn't clear.
how to say my grandson in italian
To say 'my grandson' in Italian, you would use 'mio nipote'. The word 'nipote' is used for both nephew and grandson.
