doge
/ˈdɔ.d͡ʒe/
The English internet slang term "doge" is translated into Italian as doge.
Meaning: internet slang (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈdɔ.dʒe/.
Did you know?
- The word doge is a linguistic relative of the English word 'duke'. Both descend from the Latin word dux, meaning 'leader'.
- While used as internet slang today, doge was the actual title of the chief magistrate of the Republic of Venice for over a millennium.
- The title doge was so unique to Venice that the city's leaders were often viewed as a blend between a monarch and a republic president.
Examples in context
- Che cagnolino carino! Assomiglia proprio al "doge" di internet.What a cute little dog! It really looks like the internet "doge."
- Ho visto un meme con un doge.I saw a meme with a doge.
- Il doge è diventato molto famoso.The doge became very famous.
- Ti piace la foto del doge?Do you like the photo of the doge?
Example conversation
Alessandro and Chiara are looking at memes on a phone.
- AlessandroGuarda questo doge, è buffissimo!Look at this doge, it is very funny!
- ChiaraSì, è davvero carino, Alessandro.Yes, it is really cute, Alessandro.
- AlessandroLo uso spesso nelle mie chat.I use it often in my chats.
- ChiaraAnche io lo trovo divertente.I find it funny too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry doge, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries doge, CC BY-SA 4.0.
