Genova
/ˈd͡ʒɛ.no.va/feminine
The Italian name for the city of Genoa is Genova.
Genova is the name used for the Italian city. In poetic contexts, the city is often referred to by the nickname La Superba, which means "The Superb".
Meaning: Italian city (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the local Genoese dialect, the pronunciation Zena is commonly used.
How do you pronounce it?
Genova is pronounced /ˈdʒɛ.no.va/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The Latin name Genua might actually come from a word for 'knee', suggesting the city's shape resembles a human joint.
- In Italy, the word Genova is inextricably linked to the 'pesto' sauce, which is so central to the city's identity that it is often called pesto alla genovese.
- Christopher Columbus was born in Genova, and his legacy remains a point of historical discussion and pride within the city's museums.
Examples in context
- Lui viene da Genova.He comes from Genoa.This sentence is useful for stating someone's origin using Genova.Tatoeba #3555603 by Guybrush88, translation #904282 by U2FS
- Ma perché non vuoi andare a Genova?But why don't you want to go to Genoa?This sentence is useful for asking why someone does not want to go to Genova.Tatoeba #10757239 by Guybrush88, translation #10182878 by Elin
- Un ponte crollò a Genova, in Italia.A bridge collapsed in Genoa, Italy.This sentence is useful for mentioning an event that occurred in Genova.Tatoeba #11795434 by Guybrush88, translation #7063116 by Hybrid
- Mi piacerebbe visitare Genova durante le vacanze estive.I would love to visit Genoa during the summer holidays.
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their upcoming travel plans in a cafe.
- ChiaraAndiamo a Genova questo weekend?Shall we go to Genoa this weekend?
- LorenzoSì, mi piacerebbe molto visitare Genova.Yes, I would really like to visit Genoa.
- ChiaraAllora prenoto l'hotel a Genova per noi.Then I will book the hotel in Genoa for us.
- LorenzoOttimo, grazie mille Chiara.Great, thanks a lot Chiara.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “genoa” translations and entries Genova, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Genova, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
