Bari
/ˈba.ri/feminine
Bari is the Italian name for a city in Italy.
When referring to the city in a more official capacity, you may see the formal expression Città di Bari.
Meaning: city in Italy (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
The adjective Barese is used to describe people or things that originate from Bari.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name Bari is categorized as a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable: /ˈba.ri/.
Did you know?
- The name Bari shares an ancient root with the English word 'bower', both stemming from a Proto-Indo-European term for a 'dwelling' or 'house'.
- In Italy, the adjective Barese is used to describe not only people from the city of Bari, but also the specific local dialect and the broader metropolitan province.
- Although Bari is a feminine noun, the word barese becomes masculine when it refers to the local dialect, il barese.
Examples in context
- Sto andando a Bari per le vacanze!I am going to Bari for the holidays!
- Voglio visitare Bari quest'estate.I want to visit Bari this summer.
- Bari è una città bellissima.Bari is a beautiful city.
- Hai mai mangiato a Bari?Have you ever eaten in Bari?
Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are planning a trip.
- FrancescoDove vuoi andare in vacanza?Where do you want to go on vacation?
- GiuliaMi piacerebbe visitare Bari.I would like to visit Bari.
- FrancescoOttima idea, è una città bellissima.Great idea, it is a beautiful city.
- GiuliaAllora prenotiamo i biglietti per Bari!Then let's book the tickets for Bari!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bari” translations and entries Bari, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Bari, CC BY-SA 4.0.
