senape
/ˈsɛ.na.pe/feminine
The Italian word for mustard is senape.
senape is a noun used to refer to the condiment.
Meaning: condiment (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
senape is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable: /ˈsɛ.na.pe/.
Did you know?
- In some high-end Italian culinary contexts, you might encounter the term mostarda, which refers to a specific fruit-based condiment preserved in mustard-flavored syrup.
- In Italy, senape is not a standard table condiment like ketchup or mayonnaise and is far less common in home kitchens than in English-speaking countries.
- The word senape comes from the Greek word σίναπι, which means the exact same thing, showing a direct linguistic line from antiquity to modern kitchens.
Examples in context
- Mi piace la senape.I like mustard.This sentence is useful for expressing your preference for senape.Tatoeba #13156704 by Guybrush88, translation #6922557 by CK
- Piano con la senape.Easy on the mustard.This sentence is useful for suggesting someone use less senape.Tatoeba #2749220 by Guybrush88, translation #32804 by Dejo
- Questa senape è gialla.This mustard is yellow.This sentence is useful for describing the color of the senape.Tatoeba #13156712 by Guybrush88, translation #2700600 by Hybrid
- Potresti passarmi un po' di senape, per favore?Could you pass me some mustard, please?
- 60 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are preparing a picnic lunch in the kitchen.
- LorenzoSofia, dove hai messo la senape?Sofia, where did you put the mustard?
- SofiaÈ nel frigorifero, accanto al burro.It is in the refrigerator, next to the butter.
- LorenzoGrazie, la prendo subito per il panino.Thanks, I'll get it right away for the sandwich.
- SofiaOttima idea, Lorenzo, la senape è deliziosa.Great idea, Lorenzo, the mustard is delicious.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mustard” translations and entries senape, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries senape, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
