gelsomino
/d͡ʒel.soˈmi.no/masculine
In Italian, jasmine is called gelsomino.
The word gelsomino refers to the plant of the genus Jasminum, but it is also used to describe the scent of jasmine.
Meaning: plant of genus Jasminum (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word gelsomino is a masculine noun. Its plural form is gelsomini.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable: /dʒel.soˈmi.no/.
Did you know?
- The Italian word gelsomino was shaped by a process called folk etymology, where speakers modified the borrowed Arabic word yāsamīn to make it sound like gelso, the Italian word for 'mulberry tree'.
- In Italian culture, gelsomino is often associated with purity and modesty, and it is a common motif in traditional folk songs and poetry from the south of Italy.
- Unlike many flower names in Italian that are feminine, gelsomino is a masculine noun.
Examples in context
- Questo è tè al gelsomino?Is this jasmine tea?This sentence shows how to use gelsomino when asking about jasmine tea.Tatoeba #14035976 by Guybrush88, translation #458955 by CM
- Mi piace l'odore del gelsomino che cresce nel giardino.I like the smell of jasmine growing in the garden.
- Il profumo del gelsomino è delizioso.The scent of the jasmine is delicious.
- Ho piantato un gelsomino in giardino.I planted a jasmine in the garden.
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are walking through a fragrant garden.
- MatteoSenti il profumo di questo gelsomino?Do you smell this jasmine?
- MartinaSì, è molto intenso, Matteo.Yes, it is very intense, Matteo.
- MatteoIl gelsomino è la mia pianta preferita.Jasmine is my favorite plant.
- MartinaHai ragione, è bellissima.You are right, it is beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jasmine” translations and entries gelsomino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gelsomino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
