foschia
/fosˈki.a/feminine
The English word 'haze' can be translated into Italian as foschia. Wiktionary also lists nebbia.
Meaning: very fine particles suspended in the air (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| foschia | /fosˈki.a/ | feminine |
| nebbia | /ˈneb.bja/ | feminine |
Which one should you use?
While both refer to atmospheric obscuration, nebbia is used for thick fog that significantly reduces visibility, whereas foschia is used for a lighter haze or mist.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
foschia is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word foschia is pronounced /fosˈki.a/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The English word 'nebula' and the Italian word nebbia are two sides of the same coin. They both trace back to the same Proto-Indo-European root for 'cloud', even though they entered English and Italian through different paths.
- In Italian, you can use the weather term to describe your brain. To say you are experiencing 'brain fog' or mental confusion, you can use the phrase essere nella nebbia.
- The word foschia is conceptually linked to darkness rather than moisture. Because it is derived from fosco, meaning 'dark' or 'gloomy', an Italian speaker perceives a haze as a dimming of light.
Examples in context
- La foschia avvolgeva Londra.The haze enveloped London.This sentence shows how to use foschia to describe the weather enveloping a city.Tatoeba #6591176 by Guybrush88, translation #30329 by CN
- La città è avvolta in una nebbia sottile.The city is enveloped in a thin haze.
- Oggi c'è molta foschia sul mare.There is a lot of haze over the sea today.
- C'è una leggera foschia all'orizzonte.There is a light haze on the horizon.
- La foschia rendeva difficile la guida.The haze made driving difficult.
Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are looking out the window on a summer morning.
- GiuliaGuarda quella foschia strana in lontananza.Look at that strange haze in the distance.
- FrancescoSì, sembra molto calda oggi.Yes, it looks very warm today.
- GiuliaSpero che la foschia si diradi presto.I hope the haze clears up soon.
- FrancescoMagari, ma il sole farà il suo lavoro.Maybe, but the sun will do its job.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “haze” translations and entries foschia, nebbia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries foschia, nebbia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
