birra
/ˈbir.ra/feminine
The Italian word for beer is birra.
Birra is the default and most widely understood term for the alcoholic drink made of malt. In informal settings, you might use the phrase una birra. Birretta is a cute and affectionate way to refer to a beer among friends.
Meaning: alcoholic drink made of malt (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Birra is a feminine noun. The plural form of birra is birre.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈbir.ra/. It has 2 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word birra is a direct linguistic descendant of the German word Bier, reflecting the historical influence of Germanic tribes in northern Italy.
- The term birra artigianale has seen a massive surge in popularity recently, reflecting a cultural shift toward craft brewing in a country historically dominated by wine.
- In Italian, the diminutive birretta does not just mean a 'small beer', but is used to express a sense of coziness or casual warmth during a social gathering.
Examples in context
- È la mia birra.That's my beer.This sentence shows how to identify ownership of a birra.Tatoeba #2487821 by Guybrush88, translation #2251090 by CK
- Io ho la birra.I've got beer.This sentence demonstrates the use of the word birra to express possession.Tatoeba #3015627 by Guybrush88, translation #2248376 by CK
- La birra è birra.Beer is beer.This sentence uses birra in a simple tautology.Tatoeba #2778436 by Guybrush88, translation #2778435 by CM
- 1641 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are at a bar in the evening.
- LorenzoSofia, vuoi una birra?Sofia, do you want a beer?
- SofiaSì, grazie Lorenzo. Una birra piccola.Yes, thanks Lorenzo. A small beer.
- LorenzoOttima idea, prendo anche una birra per me.Great idea, I'll have a beer for myself too.
- SofiaPerfetto, ordiniamo subito.Perfect, let's order right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beer” translations and entries birra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries birra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
