maglia
/ˈmaʎ.ʎa/
The Italian word for jersey is maglia.
maglia refers to a shirt worn by a member of an athletic team. However, it is also the general word used for a shirt, a sweater or any knitted garment.
Meaning: shirt worn by a member of an athletic team (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of maglia is maglie.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈmaʎ.ʎa/.
Did you know?
- The word maglia is etymologically related to the English 'mail' as in 'chainmail' armor.
- While maglia is a jersey, a 'mesh' or 'net' is also called maglia. This is why the word is used for everything from stockings to tennis rackets.
- Italian fans often use maglia to refer to their team's identity rather than just the clothing. Saying one 'wears the maglia' can imply a deep loyalty to the club's history.
Examples in context
- maglia rosaPink jerseyThis example shows how to say pink jersey using maglia.
- maglia giallaYellow jerseyThis example shows how to say yellow jersey using maglia.
- La maglia della squadra è blu.The team jersey is blue.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are preparing for a local football match.
- MartinaLorenzo, hai la tua maglia da calcio?Lorenzo, do you have your football jersey?
- LorenzoSì, l'ho messa nello zaino.Yes, I put it in the backpack.
- MartinaPerfetto, allora siamo pronti.Perfect, then we are ready.
- LorenzoAndiamo in campo!Let's go onto the field!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry maglia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries maglia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
