hamburger
/amˈbur.ɡer/masculine
In Italian, the English phrase 'hamburger' is translated as hamburger. If unsure, use hamburger. Wiktionary also lists panino di svizzera and amburghese.
Meaning: sandwich (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| hamburger | /amˈbur.ɡer/ | masculine |
| panino di svizzera | /paˈni.no di ˈzvit.t͡se.ra/ (word by word) | masculine |
| amburghese | masculine, rare |
The word refers to the sandwich consisting of a meat patty.
Which one should you use?
While hamburger is the standard term, amburghese is an extremely rare, localized or archaic variation. panino di svizzera is another masculine form provided for this item.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
hamburger is commonly used in informal settings. In trendy restaurants or among younger people, you may also encounter the shortened term 'burger'. amburghese is considered a rare form.
How does it change in a sentence?
hamburger is an invariable masculine noun, which means it does not change its form when referring to multiple hamburgers.
How do you pronounce it?
/amˈbur.ɡer/ (3 syllables, stress on the 2nd syllable)
Did you know?
- In many parts of Italy, if you order a hamburger, you might receive just the cooked meat patty without a bun, whereas in English, the word implies the entire sandwich.
- The term panino is the diminutive of pane, meaning 'bread', literally translating to 'little bread'.
- Because hamburger is a loanword, it does not follow the standard Italian rule of ending words in vowels.
Examples in context
- Tom vuole un hamburger?Does Tom want a hamburger?This sentence shows how to ask if someone wants a hamburger.Tatoeba #11228795 by Guybrush88, translation #8837091 by CK
- Io mangiai un hamburger.I ate a hamburger.This sentence demonstrates the use of hamburger in the past tense.Tatoeba #4745536 by Guybrush88, translation #2807630 by Hybrid
- Volevo solo un hamburger.I only wanted a hamburger.This sentence expresses a desire for a hamburger.Tatoeba #6845137 by Guybrush88, translation #5916227 by CK
- 170 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alessandro and Chiara are deciding what to eat at a fast food restaurant.
- AlessandroChiara, prendi un hamburger?Chiara, are you having a hamburger?
- ChiaraSì, preferisco l'hamburger di questo posto.Yes, I prefer the hamburger from this place.
- AlessandroAllora prendo anche io un hamburger.Then I will have a hamburger too.
- ChiaraOttima idea, Alessandro.Great idea, Alessandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hamburger” translations and entries hamburger, amburghese, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (panino, di, svizzera) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries di, panino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
