grappa
/ˈɡrap.pa/feminine
grappa is the Italian word for the grape-based spirit grappa.
Meaning: Italian grape-based spirit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
This is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable: /ˈɡrap.pa/.
Did you know?
- The word grappa originates from a Germanic word for 'hook', which referred to the hook-shaped bunches of grapes used to make the spirit.
- While most wine is made from the juice, grappa is distilled from the pomace, which are the skins, seeds and stems left over after pressing.
- While many people associate it with a dessert, it is traditionally served as a digestivo to aid digestion after a heavy meal.
Examples in context
- Mi piacerebbe ordinare una grappa dopo cena.I would like to order a grappa after dinner.
- Dopo questa cena fantastica, possiamo fare una grappetta insieme?After this fantastic dinner, can we have a little grappa together?
- Vorrei un bicchiere di grappa.I would like a glass of grappa.
- Questa grappa è molto forte.This grappa is very strong.
- Prendo la grappa dopo il dolce.I'll have the grappa after dessert.
Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are finishing a meal at a restaurant.
- MatteoTi va un po' di grappa, Giulia?Would you like some grappa, Giulia?
- GiuliaSì, volentieri, grazie Matteo.Yes, I'd love some, thanks Matteo.
- MatteoPrendo due bicchieri di grappa.I'll get two glasses of grappa.
- GiuliaÈ l'idea perfetta per chiudere la serata.It is the perfect idea to end the evening.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grappa” translations and entries grappa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries grappa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
