nomi
The English phrase "names" is translated into Italian as nomi.
The idiomatic expression "to name names" is translated as fare i nomi.
How does it change in a sentence?
nomi is the masculine plural form of nome, which is the singular form meaning "name".
Did you know?
- When people talk about a 'given name' in Italy, they often use the term nome di battesimo, which literally translates to 'baptismal name'.
- The word nome is a linguistic relative of the English word 'noun'. Both derive from the Latin 'nomen', meaning 'name'.
- In certain historical Italian contexts, the phrase nome in bianco (name in white) refers to a blank check or an unsigned document.
Examples in context
- Io amo i nomi.I love names.This sentence shows how to express a preference for nomi.Tatoeba #13297435 by Guybrush88, translation #9037218 by shekitten
- Tom non fece nomi.Tom didn't name names.This sentence uses nomi in the context of not naming names.Tatoeba #5148203 by Guybrush88, translation #3413328 by CK
- Posso fare dei nomi.I can name names.This sentence demonstrates the ability to name names using nomi.Tatoeba #5086866 by Guybrush88, translation #3726973 by CM
- Buonasera, Signor Rossi.Good evening, Mr. Rossi.
- Salve, Signora Bianchi.Hello, Mrs. Bianchi.
- Ciao, Marco!Hi, Marco!
- Come va, Laura?How are you, Laura?
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Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a guest list for a party.
- FrancescoHai letto tutti i nomi sulla lista?Have you read all the names on the list?
- SofiaSì, ho visto molti nomi nuovi.Yes, I saw many new names.
- FrancescoSofia, conosci questi nomi?Sofia, do you know these names?
- SofiaNo, non conosco nessuno di loro.No, I don't know any of them.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
