Bologna
neuter
The English phrase "bologna" is translated into German as Bologna.
Bologna is used to refer to the specific city in Italy.
Meaning: city (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
In German, Bologna is a neuter noun.
Did you know?
- German speakers distinguish between Bolognese as a sauce and Bologneser as a person from Bologna.
- If a German speaker mentions Bolognese, they are almost certainly referring to the meat sauce Bolognese Sauce rather than the city of Bologna.
- German maps and travel guides often refer to the city as Bologna, but older historical texts may use the Latinized form Bononia.
Examples in context
- Ich wohne seit etwa zwanzig Jahren in Bologna.I've lived in Bologna for about twenty years.This sentence shows how to use Bologna when stating how long you have lived there.Tatoeba #4443839 by al_ex_an_der, translation #10579782 by sundown
- „Darf ich dich fragen, wo du herkommst?“ – „Aus Bologna.“"Can I ask you where you're from?" "From Bologna."This sentence demonstrates how to use Bologna when answering a question about where you are from.Tatoeba #8057427 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #11785347 by sundown
- Nikolaus Kopernikus studierte kanonisches Recht an der Universität Bologna.Nicolaus Copernicus studied canon law at the university of Bologna.This sentence shows how to use Bologna when referring to the university located in the city.Tatoeba #10526560 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #8342400 by Hybrid
- Können Sie bitte die Mortadella reichen?Could you please pass the bologna?
- Ich hätte gerne 200 Gramm Mortadella, bitte.I would like 200 grams of bologna, please.
- Ich brauche ein Brötchen, Salat, Tomaten, Käse und Mortadella.I need a roll, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and bologna.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their travel plans for the summer.
- SarahFährst du diesen Sommer nach Bologna?Are you going to Bologna this summer?
- JulianJa, ich möchte Bologna unbedingt sehen.Yes, I really want to see Bologna.
- SarahDas ist eine sehr schöne Stadt.That is a very beautiful city.
- JulianIch freue mich schon sehr darauf.I am really looking forward to it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bologna” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
