Lina
Lina is a female given name in Italian.
Lina is used as a female given name. In various social contexts, it can be combined with titles or used in diminutive forms.
Which one should you use?
While Lina is the standard given name, Linetta is a common nickname used to add affection and familiarity.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the suffix -lina is used to create feminine diminutives, turning words like stella 'star' into stellina 'little star'.
- If you call someone Lina in a formal setting without a title, it might sound overly intimate or even condescending, as it is essentially a 'pet name'.
- If you were to see the name written as Lina in an old Italian text, it might actually be an abbreviation for 'linea', meaning 'line'.
Examples in context
- Portò Lina ad uno dei suoi ristoranti preferiti.He took Lina to one of her favorite restaurants.This sentence shows the use of Lina as a person being taken to a restaurant.Tatoeba #11121733 by Guybrush88, translation #11116795 by Amastan
- Rima portò Lina ad uno dei suoi ristoranti preferiti.Rima took Lina to one of her favorite restaurants.Tatoeba #11121731 by Guybrush88, translation #11116798 by Amastan
- Lina studia ilocano.Lina studies Ilokano.This sentence shows the use of Lina as a subject performing an action.Tatoeba #7872353 by Guybrush88, translation #7772526 by sharris123
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Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are talking about a mutual friend.
- MatteoHai visto Lina ultimamente?Have you seen Lina lately?
- MartinaNo, non sento Lina da mesi.No, I haven't heard from Lina in months.
- MatteoDovremmo organizzarci per vederla.We should organize something to see her.
- MartinaSì, chiamo Lina domani mattina.Yes, I will call Lina tomorrow morning.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
