betulla
feminine
The Italian word for birch is betulla.
betulla is a noun used to refer to the birch tree.
Meaning: tree (noun)
Did you know?
- The word betulla is a linguistic survivor of the Gaulish language, which was spoken in ancient Italy and France before Latin became dominant.
- In Italian culture, the betulla is often associated with purity and rebirth, and it is common to find it mentioned in poetry as a symbol of youth.
- The betulla is not native to most of southern Italy, meaning for many Italians the word is associated with the alpine landscapes of the north.
Examples in context
- Questa è una betulla.This is a birch tree.Tatoeba #13071639 by Guybrush88, translation #12172099 by sundown
- È una betulla.It's a birch tree.Tatoeba #6555841 by Guybrush88, translation #5951636 by mailohilohi
- La betulla è un albero eleganteThe birch is an elegant tree
- La betulla è un simbolo di purezza nella naturaThe birch is a symbol of purity in nature
- Mi piace passeggiare nel bosco di betulleI enjoy walking in the birch forest
- La betulla ha la corteccia bianca.The birch has white bark.
Example conversation
Francesco and Sofia are walking through a forest.
- FrancescoGuarda quella betulla, è bellissima.Look at that birch, it is beautiful.
- SofiaHai ragione, Francesco, è molto elegante.You are right, Francesco, it is very elegant.
- FrancescoMi piace il colore del suo tronco.I like the color of its trunk.
- SofiaSì, spicca tra gli altri alberi.Yes, it stands out among the other trees.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “birch” translations and entries betulla, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries betulla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
