Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| fatto in casa | /ˈfat.to in ˈka.sa/ (word by word) |
| fatto alla casalinga | /ˈfat.to ˈal.la ka.zaˈlin.ɡa/ (word by word) |
| all'uso di casa | |
| secondo la ricetta casalinga | /seˈkon.do la riˈt͡ʃɛt.ta ka.zaˈlin.ɡa/ (word by word) |
| casalingo | /ka.zaˈlin.ɡo/ /ka.saˈlin.ɡo/ |
You may also use the adjective casalingo to describe something that is 'home-style' or 'homely' in nature.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase fatto in casa literally means 'made in house', consisting of the past participle fatto (made), the preposition in (in) and the noun casa (house/home).
Which one should you use?
While fatto in casa literally means something was 'made in the house', the adjective casalingo is used to describe a style of cooking that is 'home-style' or 'homely'. Other variations include fatto alla casalinga, all'uso di casa and secondo la ricetta casalinga.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase fatto in casa must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. The masculine singular form is fatto in casa, the feminine singular is fatta in casa, the masculine plural is fatti in casa and the feminine plural is fatte in casa.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈfat.to in ˈka.sa/. The stress is on the first of the four syllables.
Did you know?
- The word fatto has a slang meaning in Italian where it refers to being under the influence of drugs.
- Calling a meal casalingo is often a high compliment in Italy, suggesting a level of comfort and authenticity that professional restaurants cannot replicate.
- While fatto in casa describes the origin of food, the adjective casalingo can also describe a person who prefers staying at home rather than going out.
Examples in context
- È fatto in casa.It's homemade.This sentence is useful for confirming something is homemade.Tatoeba #2170802 by Guybrush88, translation #2170801 by CK
- Amo il pane fatto in casa.I love homemade bread.This sentence is useful for expressing a love for homemade bread.Tatoeba #12766245 by Guybrush88, translation #10742803 by CK
- Mi piace il cibo fatto in casa.I like homemade food.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for homemade food.Tatoeba #11869948 by Guybrush88, translation #10742768 by DJ_Saidez
- Potrei avere qualcosa di fatto in casa, per favore?Could I have something homemade, please?
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are having lunch at a small restaurant.
- LorenzoLa pasta è squisita, Sofia.The pasta is delicious, Sofia.
- SofiaSì, è tutto fatto in casa.Yes, everything is homemade.
- LorenzoSi sente che è fresco.You can tell it is fresh.
- SofiaLorenzo, dobbiamo tornare qui presto!Lorenzo, we must come back here soon!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “homemade” translations and entries fatto in casa, casalingo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (fatto, in, casa, alla, casalinga, secondo, la, ricetta) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries casa, di, fatto, in, secondo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
