Campania
/kamˈpa.nja/feminine
Campania is the Italian name for the region of Campania in Italy.
Meaning: region of Italy (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables: /kamˈpa.nja/. The stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The word Campania shares a root with the English word 'campaign', both originating from the Latin 'campus' meaning 'field'.
- If you are traveling through the region, you might encounter the term 'campanilismo', which describes a fierce local pride or attachment to one's own town or 'campanile' (bell tower).
- While Campania refers to the modern region, the Roman term Campania Felix specifically labeled the land as 'Happy' because of its volcanic soil.
Examples in context
- La Campania è bellissima.Campania is very beautiful.
- Voglio visitare la Campania quest'estate.I want to visit Campania this summer.
- Napoli si trova in Campania.Naples is located in Campania.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their travel plans over coffee.
- ChiaraAndiamo in vacanza in Campania?Shall we go on holiday to Campania?
- MatteoSì, mi piacerebbe molto.Yes, I would really like that.
- ChiaraPosso organizzare tutto io.I can organize everything.
- MatteoGrazie, Chiara, sei molto gentile.Thanks, Chiara, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “campania” translations and entries Campania, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Campania, CC BY-SA 4.0.
