Germania
/d͡ʒerˈma.nja/feminine
Germany in Italian is Germania.
Germania is the name of the country in Central Europe.
Meaning: country in Central Europe (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Germania is a feminine noun. When used as a subject or object, it is typically preceded by the definite article la. If you want to say you are 'in' Germany, use the preposition 'in' followed directly by the name, such as in Germania, without using a prepositional article.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /dʒerˈma.nja/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word Tedesco is derived from the Old High German word 'theodisk', which meant 'of the people', rather than from the name Germania.
- When Italians refer to the 'German style' of something, they might use the adjective tedesco, which can sometimes carry connotations of rigor or strictness in common idioms.
- While 'Germania' is the standard name, an Italian might use the term l'oltremonte in very old poetic contexts to refer to lands beyond the mountains.
Examples in context
- La Germania va bene?Is Germany good?This sentence uses Germania to ask if the country is doing well.Tatoeba #4208747 by Guybrush88, translation #1761446 by Amastan
- Io volerò in Germania.I will fly to Germany.This sentence uses Germania to indicate a destination for flying.Tatoeba #3254577 by Guybrush88, translation #1871557 by Asma
- Dove vive in Germania?Where does he live in Germany?This sentence uses Germania to indicate a location of residence.Tatoeba #3554623 by Guybrush88, translation #1761442 by Amastan
- La GermaniaGermany
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing travel plans in a cafe.
- AlessandroTi piacerebbe visitare la Germania?Would you like to visit Germany?
- ChiaraSì, la Germania è bellissima.Yes, Germany is beautiful.
- AlessandroVuoi andarci in estate?Do you want to go there in the summer?
- ChiaraSì, sarebbe un viaggio fantastico.Yes, it would be a fantastic trip.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “germany” translations and entries Germania, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
