zenzero
/ˈd͡zen.d͡ze.ro/masculine
The Italian word for ginger is zenzero.
zenzero refers to the spice.
Meaning: spice (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
zenzero is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈdzen.dze.ro/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The word zenzero traveled a vast distance to reach Italy, originating from the Old Tamil word iñci.
- To describe a person with ginger hair, Italians use the word rosso or fulvo rather than zenzero.
- In Italian, zenzero is often paired with limone in traditional home remedies for colds and sore throats.
Examples in context
- Ti piace lo zenzero?Do you like ginger?This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes zenzero.Tatoeba #10532269 by Guybrush88, translation #10164896 by ddnktr
- Odio il sapore dello zenzero.I hate the taste of ginger.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for the taste of zenzero.Tatoeba #10485901 by Guybrush88, translation #10164898 by ddnktr
- Questa è una bevanda allo zenzero.This is a ginger drink.This sentence is useful for identifying a drink that contains zenzero.Tatoeba #3956669 by Guybrush88, translation #2630357 by meerkat
- Aggiungere due cucchiaini di zenzero grattugiatoAdd two teaspoons of grated ginger
- Mi dia del zenzero, per favoreGive me some ginger, please
- Vorrei un piatto di spaghetti allo zenzeroI would like a plate of ginger spaghetti
- 15 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- SofiaFrancesco, hai dello zenzero in cucina?Francesco, do you have some ginger in the kitchen?
- FrancescoSì, credo di sì.Yes, I think so.
- SofiaOttimo, lo userò per la zuppa.Great, I will use it for the soup.
- FrancescoPerfetto, la zuppa sarà deliziosa.Perfect, the soup will be delicious.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ginger” translations and entries zenzero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries zenzero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
