sono scozzese
/ˈso.no skotˈt͡se.ze/word by word
The English phrase "I am scottish" is translated into Italian as sono scozzese.
This phrase is used to say that a person comes from Scotland.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective scozzese is gender-neutral, meaning it remains the same whether the speaker is male or female.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈso.no skotˈtse.ze/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, adjectives of nationality like scozzese are not capitalized, unlike the English 'Scottish'.
- The verb sono is a unique form that can mean both 'I am' and 'they are' depending on the context of the sentence.
- Because sono scozzese omits the word for 'I' (io), the sentence relies entirely on the verb ending to indicate who is speaking.
Examples in context
- Ho origini scozzesiI have Scottish roots
- Sono scozzese e adoro la tua cultura!I am Scottish, and I love your culture!
- Sono di origine scozzese e mi interesso molto alla storia delle Highlands.I am of Scottish origin, and I am very interested in the history of the Highlands.
- Sono scozzese.I am Scottish.
- Non sono italiana, sono scozzese.I am not Italian, I am Scottish.
- Sì, sono scozzese di Edimburgo.Yes, I am Scottish from Edinburgh.
Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are talking about their origins at a party.
- GiuliaDi dove sei, Lorenzo?Where are you from, Lorenzo?
- LorenzoSono italiano, e tu?I am Italian, and you?
- GiuliaIo sono scozzese.I am Scottish.
- LorenzoDavvero? Che bello!Really? How lovely!
