erba
/ˈɛr.ba/feminine
The English word grass translates to Italian as erba. Wiktionary also lists graminacea.
Meaning: ground cover plant (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| erba | /ˈɛr.ba/ | feminine |
| graminacea | feminine |
The term erba refers to ground cover plants. In certain informal contexts, it is also used as a slang term for marijuana.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈɛr.ba/. It has 2 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The Italian word erba is used for both 'grass' and 'herb', unlike English which distinguishes the two based on use and plant type.
- In some Italian regional dialects, erba can be used in idioms to describe someone who is naive or 'green' in experience.
- In Italian poetry, erba is often used as a symbol of fragility and the fleeting nature of youth and life.
Examples in context
- L'erba non cresce qui.Grass doesn't grow here.This sentence is useful for stating that grass does not grow in a specific location.Tatoeba #3785521 by Guybrush88, translation #3733361 by CK
- Perché l'erba è verde?Why is grass green?This sentence is useful for asking about the color of grass.Tatoeba #8011650 by Guybrush88, translation #7930422 by Seael
- L'erba è per le mucche.Grass is for cows.This sentence is useful for stating that grass is food for cows.Tatoeba #13312430 by Guybrush88, translation #10814944 by Ooneykcall
- Giocare a calcio sul pratoPlaying football on the grass
- Ho trovato una bella zolla di erba per il mio giardinoI found a nice patch of grass for my garden
- 102 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Matteo and Chiara are sitting in a park.
- MatteoChe bella erba c'è qui!What beautiful grass there is here!
- ChiaraSì, è perfetta per riposare.Yes, it is perfect for resting.
- MatteoTi piace questo posto, Chiara?Do you like this place, Chiara?
- ChiaraMolto, grazie per avermi portata qui, Matteo.Very much, thanks for bringing me here, Matteo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grass” translations and entries erba, graminacea, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
