fatto in italiano
/ˈfat.to in i.taˈlja.no/word by word
The phrase 'made in italian' is expressed in Italian as fatto in italiano.
This phrase is used to describe something that has been created or produced using the Italian language.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the past participle fatto (made), the preposition in (in) and the language name italiano (Italian).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Tuscany, the expression Prodotto toscano is used to mean 'Tuscan product'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The past participle must change to agree with the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use fatta in italiano for feminine singular nouns, fatti in italiano for masculine plural nouns and fatte in italiano for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈfat.to in i.taˈlja.no/. It consists of 5 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word fatto can be a slang term for being under the influence of drugs. In this context, it functions as an adjective rather than a past participle.
- In Italy, the concept of 'made in' is often associated with the prestigious 'Made in Italy' brand, which is frequently left in English even in Italian conversations to signal luxury and quality.
- Italian uses the same word fatto for both 'made' and 'done'. This creates a linguistic overlap where a 'made' object and a 'completed' task share the same descriptor.
Examples in context
- Prodotta in ItaliaProduced in Italy
- Vino italianoItalian wine
- Il video è fatto in italiano?Is the video made in Italian?
- È un esercizio fatto in italiano.It is an exercise made in Italian.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Chiara are discussing a new online course.
- AlessandroHai visto il nuovo corso?Did you see the new course?
- ChiaraSì, ma è fatto in italiano.Yes, but it is made in Italian.
- AlessandroNon è un problema per te?Is that not a problem for you?
- ChiaraNo, mi aiuta a imparare.No, it helps me learn.
