genetica
/d͡ʒeˈnɛ.ti.ka/feminine
In Italian, the English phrase "genetics" is translated as genetica.
genetica refers to the branch of biology.
Meaning: branch of biology (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
genetica is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has four syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /dʒeˈnɛ.ti.ka/.
Did you know?
- The term genetica was borrowed from English rather than from Latin or Greek directly, which is a reversal of how many other scientific terms entered Italian.
- Italian uses genetica for both the academic study and the actual biological information contained in a cell, whereas English often distinguishes between 'genetics' and 'genetic makeup'.
- In medical contexts, an Italian doctor might use the phrase ereditarietà instead of genetica when talking specifically about traits passed from parents to children.
Examples in context
- La comparsa del menarca è influenzata da molti fattori, tra cui la genetica e la nutrizione, e l'età del menarca varia notevolmente in tutto il mondo.The onset of menarche is influenced by many factors, including genetics and nutrition, and the age of menarche varies significantly across the world.This sentence shows how genetica is used to describe biological factors alongside nutrition.Tatoeba #3317142 by Guybrush88, translation #3152357 by Vanilla
- La genetica è una branca della biologia molto interessante.Genetics is a very interesting branch of biology.
- La scienza genetica ha fatto importanti scoperte negli ultimi decenni.Genetic science has made significant discoveries in recent decades.
- Il genoma umano è stato mappato grazie agli studi di genetica.The human genome has been mapped thanks to genetic studies.
- La genetica è una materia affascinante.Genetics is a fascinating subject.
- Studia la genetica per capire le malattie.Study genetics to understand diseases.
Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are discussing their university studies.
- GiuliaCosa studi all'università, Lorenzo?What are you studying at university, Lorenzo?
- LorenzoMi occupo di biologia e genetica.I deal with biology and genetics.
- GiuliaLa genetica è molto difficile, vero?Genetics is very difficult, right?
- LorenzoSì, ma è un campo molto importante.Yes, but it is a very important field.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “genetics” translations and entries genetica, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries genetica, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
