Asia
/ˈa.zja/feminine
The Italian word for the continent of Asia is Asia.
Asia is used to refer to the continent of Asia.
Meaning: the continent of Asia (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Asia is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈa.zja/.
Did you know?
- The Italian word comes from the Ancient Greek Ᾰ̓σῐ́ᾱ, a name that likely referred originally to a specific region in Anatolia rather than the entire continent.
- In Italian, when using the definite article with Asia, the 'A' is dropped to become l'Asia because the name begins with a vowel.
- The Italian word Asia shares the same spelling as the English word, but the pronunciation changes because the 's' is voiced like a 'z' in the Italian /ˈa.zja/.
Examples in context
- L'India è in Asia.India is in Asia.This sentence is useful for stating that India is located in Asia.Tatoeba #3379550 by Guybrush88, translation #3378180 by _undertoad
- È mai stata in Asia?Have you ever been to Asia?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has ever visited Asia.Tatoeba #7045759 by Guybrush88, translation #7045722 by Hybrid
- Il Giappone è in Asia.Japan is in Asia.This sentence is useful for stating that Japan is located in Asia.Tatoeba #2169514 by Guybrush88, translation #1412495 by CK
- In un contesto accademico, è importante studiare la storia dell'Asia.In an academic context, it is important to study the history of Asia.
- L'Asia è famosa per la sua ricca cultura e tradizioni millenarie.Asia is famous for its rich culture and millennium-old traditions.
- 43 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chiara and Lorenzo are discussing their dream travel destinations.
- ChiaraVorrei visitare l'Asia l'anno prossimo.I would like to visit Asia next year.
- LorenzoDavvero? Quale paese vuoi vedere in Asia?Really? Which country do you want to see in Asia?
- ChiaraPenso di andare in Thailandia e Vietnam.I think I will go to Thailand and Vietnam.
- LorenzoSarà un viaggio bellissimo, Chiara!It will be a beautiful trip, Chiara!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “asia” translations and entries Asia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Asia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
