Monaco di Baviera
/ˈmɔ.na.ko di baˈvjɛ.ra/word by wordmasculine
In Italian, Munich is called Monaco di Baviera. Wiktionary also lists Monaco.
Meaning: capital of Bavaria (name)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco di Baviera | /ˈmɔ.na.ko di baˈvjɛ.ra/ (word by word) | masculine |
| Monaco | /ˈmɔ.na.ko/ | masculine |
Monaco di Baviera is the name for the capital of Bavaria. It is a masculine noun.
Which one should you use?
While Monaco can refer to the city, the full name Monaco di Baviera is used to explicitly distinguish the German city from the Principality of Monaco.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing being 'in' Munich, use the preposition a without an article, such as in a Monaco.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmɔ.na.ko di baˈvjɛ.ra/. The word has 5 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- Because Monaco is the Italian word for a 'monk', the name of this German city sounds like you are talking about a religious figure. This connection stems from their shared Late Latin ancestor, monachus.
- The Italian name Monaco is a linguistic relative of the English word 'monk' via their shared Late Latin root monachus.
Examples in context
- Quando è a Monaco?When are you in Munich?This is useful for asking when someone will be in Monaco.Tatoeba #1055408 by Guybrush88, translation #1055404 by sundown
- Tom vive a Monaco?Does Tom live in Munich?This is useful for asking if someone lives in Monaco.Tatoeba #12938251 by Guybrush88, translation #12938214 by araneo
- Monaco è la capitale della Baviera.Munich is the capital of Bavaria.This is useful for stating that Monaco is the capital of Bavaria.Tatoeba #5448596 by Guybrush88, translation #5448586 by Hybrid
- Gentile Signor Rossi, Vorrei informarla che la nostra prossima conferenza si terrà a Monaco di Baviera.Dear Mr. Rossi, I would like to inform you that our upcoming conference will be held in Munich.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are discussing their travel plans to Germany.
- MatteoVuoi andare a Monaco di Baviera?Do you want to go to Munich?
- GiuliaSì, mi piacerebbe molto.Yes, I would like that very much.
- MatteoÈ una città bellissima.It is a beautiful city.
- GiuliaSpero che ci divertiremo.I hope we will have fun.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “munich” translations and entries Monaco di Baviera, Monaco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (Monaco, di, Baviera) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Baviera, Monaco, baviera, di, monaco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
