pratolina
feminine
The English word daisy can be translated into Italian as pratolina or margheritina.
Meaning: Bellis perennis (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | Note |
|---|---|
| pratolina | feminine |
| margheritina | feminine |
While pratolina is a term used for the flower, the most standard and common word for a daisy is margherita.
Which one should you use?
The term margheritina is the diminutive form of margherita, used specifically to denote a little daisy or to express endearment.
How does it change in a sentence?
margheritina is the singular diminutive of margherita, and its plural form is margheritine, which means little daisies.
Did you know?
- The word margherita is also the name of the most famous pizza in the world, featuring tomato, mozzarella and basil to represent the colors of the Italian flag.
- The name 'Margaret' itself originates from the Greek word 'margaritēs', meaning 'pearl'.
- The word pratolina literally translates to 'little meadow', emphasizing the habitat rather than the flower species.
Examples in context
- Maria è conosciuta come Romina perché le piacciono le margherite.Maria is known as Romina because she loves daisies.
- Guarda quella bella pratolina bianca.Look at that beautiful white daisy.
Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are walking through a meadow.
- SofiaC'è una piccola pratolina qui.There is a little daisy here.
- FrancescoSì, è davvero carina.Yes, it is really cute.
- SofiaPosso prenderla per il vaso?Can I take it for the vase?
- FrancescoCerto, prendi pure la pratolina.Sure, go ahead and take the daisy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “daisy” translations and entries pratolina, margheritina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
