hockey
/ˈɔ.kej/
The English word "hockey" is translated into Italian as hockey.
hockey refers to the sport of hockey. If you are specifically referring to inline hockey, the term hockey in linea is used.
Meaning: the sport (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈɔ.kej/.
Did you know?
- In Italy, simply saying hockey usually refers to field hockey. To specify ice hockey, Italians add the word for ice, calling it hockey su ghiaccio.
- Because hockey is a foreign loanword, it is treated as masculine in Italian, but it does not change its ending for the plural. You use the same word for one game or many games, changing only the article from il to i.
- Italian sports media often uses the English term power play during hockey broadcasts rather than translating it, as the terminology of the sport remains heavily Anglicized.
Examples in context
- Io gioco a hockey.I play hockey.This sentence is useful for stating that you play hockey.Tatoeba #6065963 by Guybrush88, translation #5840369 by CK
- Tom gioca a hockey.Tom plays hockey.This sentence is useful for stating that Tom plays hockey.Tatoeba #2206777 by Guybrush88, translation #2050550 by CK
- Io giocavo a hockey.I used to play hockey.This sentence is useful for expressing that you used to play hockey.Tatoeba #5189894 by Guybrush88, translation #5189377 by CK
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Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are talking about their hobbies.
- GiuliaTi piace guardare l'hockey?Do you like watching hockey?
- LorenzoSì, l'hockey è uno sport emozionante.Yes, hockey is an exciting sport.
- GiuliaVuoi venire a una partita di hockey?Do you want to come to a hockey match?
- LorenzoCertamente, mi piacerebbe molto!Certainly, I would love to!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hockey” translations and entries hockey, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
