gioco
/ˈd͡ʒɔ.ko/
The Italian word for game is gioco.
gioco refers to an activity described by a set of rules, especially for the purpose of entertainment.
Meaning: activity described by a set of rules, especially for the purpose of entertainment (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of gioco is giochi.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /ˈdʒɔ.ko/. The stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- When Italians say è un gioco da ragazzi, they are not talking about children playing, but rather saying that a task is incredibly easy or a 'piece of cake'.
- The Italian word gioco shares the same Latin root as the English word 'joke'.
- In Italian, the verb 'giocare' (to play) is used for playing games, but it also means 'to flirt' or 'to tease' in certain social contexts.
Examples in context
- Non è un gioco.It's not a game.This sentence is useful for expressing that something is not a game.Tatoeba #2805807 by Guybrush88, translation #2649001 by CK
- È solo un gioco.It's only a game.This sentence is useful for emphasizing that something is only a game.Tatoeba #1148181 by Guybrush88, translation #1112294 by Scott
- Ho perso il gioco.I lost the game.This sentence is useful for stating that you lost the game.Tatoeba #644991 by Guybrush88, translation #644990 by CM
- Gioco da tavoloBoard game
- Gioco di carteCard game
- 435 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are sitting in a living room with a board.
- AlessandroVuoi iniziare un nuovo gioco?Do you want to start a new game?
- GiuliaSì, ma questo gioco è difficile.Yes, but this game is difficult.
- AlessandroNon preoccuparti, Giulia, ti aiuto io.Don't worry, Giulia, I will help you.
- GiuliaGrazie, Alessandro, sei molto gentile.Thanks, Alessandro, you are very kind.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry gioco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gioco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
