How to Say "Banana" in Italian

banana

/baˈna.na/feminine

The Italian word for banana is banana.

The term banana refers to the edible fruit.

Meaning: fruit (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

banana is a feminine noun. When referring to a single banana, you use the indefinite article una banana. The plural form of the word is banane.

The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /baˈna.na/.

Unlike English, where 'banana' can refer to the plant or the fruit, Italian often uses banano to refer specifically to the tree.
In a kitchen setting, if a chef asks for 'una banana', they are specifically looking for the fruit, not a 'banana split' which would be referred to using its English name.
In some Italian regional dialects, especially in the south, the word for various types of tropical fruits may change, though banana remains the standard for the global fruit.

Lei è una banana.
You are a banana.
This sentence is useful for identifying someone as a banana.
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La banana è dolce.
The banana is sweet.
This sentence is useful for describing the sweetness of a banana.
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Io sono una banana.
I am a banana.
This sentence is useful for identifying oneself as a banana.
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Ho comprato una banana al supermercato.
I bought a banana at the supermarket.
La scelta migliore per una pausa pranzo veloce è una banana.
The best choice for a quick lunch break is a banana.
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