Juventus
Juventus is the Italian name for a professional football club based in Turin, Italy.
The term refers specifically to the professional football club located in Turin.
Did you know?
- In Italian sports culture, Juventus is frequently referred to as La Vecchia Signora or 'The Old Lady'. This is a paradoxical nickname given that the word Juventus literally means 'youth'.
- Because the name is a Latin noun, it is treated as a feminine singular noun in Italian grammar, even though 'club' is masculine.
- The term bianconeri is a portmanteau combining bianco for 'white' and nero for 'black', skipping the standard conjunctions used in normal Italian adjectives.
Examples in context
- Sono un grande tifoso della Juventus!I am a huge Juventus fan!
- Ho comprato una maglietta ufficiale della Juventus.I bought an official Juventus jersey.
- La Juventus gioca a Torino.Juventus plays in Turin.
- Tutti conoscono la Juventus.Everyone knows Juventus.
- Ho comprato la maglia della Juventus.I bought the Juventus jersey.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing football at a cafe.
- FrancescoSei una tifosa della Juventus?Are you a Juventus fan?
- GiuliaSì, amo molto la Juventus.Yes, I love Juventus very much.
- FrancescoAnche io sostengo la Juventus.I support Juventus too.
- GiuliaAllora guardiamo la partita insieme!Then let's watch the match together!
