kiwi
/ˈki.wi/masculine
The English word 'kiwi' (referring to the bird) is translated into Italian as kiwi or atterige.
Meaning: bird (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| kiwi | /ˈki.wi/ | masculine |
| atterige | masculine |
How does it change in a sentence?
The word kiwi is a masculine noun. The form atterige is also a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈki.wi/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the letter 'k' is not native to the alphabet and is almost exclusively found in loanwords like kiwi.
- In Italy, if you use the word kiwi without context, people will almost certainly think you are talking about the fruit rather than the bird.
- While the bird is a single species, the Italian plural kiwi remains unchanged, which can be confusing for those used to standard pluralization rules.
Examples in context
- Mi dia il kiwi.Give me the kiwi.This sentence demonstrates how to request the kiwi.Tatoeba #13567604 by Guybrush88, translation #11918972 by LdjuherTaqvaylit
- Ha preso un kiwi.She took a kiwi.This sentence shows the action of taking a kiwi.Tatoeba #13567592 by Guybrush88, translation #13566092 by frpzzd
- Un kiwi può volare?Can a kiwi bird fly?This sentence is a question about whether a kiwi can fly.Tatoeba #13567638 by Guybrush88, translation #7905447 by Luornu
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Example conversation
Chiara and Francesco are visiting a zoo.
- ChiaraGuarda, quel kiwi è così piccolo!Look, that kiwi is so small!
- FrancescoSì, è un uccello molto curioso.Yes, it is a very curious bird.
- ChiaraIl kiwi non può volare, vero?The kiwi cannot fly, right?
- FrancescoEsatto, Francesco l'ha spiegato prima.Exactly, Francesco explained it earlier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kiwi” translations and entries kiwi, atterige, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
