Napoli
/ˈna.po.li/feminine
Napoli is the Italian name for the city of Naples.
Meaning: city in Italy (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Napoli is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈna.po.li/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- While Napoli is the official name, the city is often referred to as Partenope, named after the siren who mythology says founded the settlement.
- In the local Neapolitan dialect, the final vowel of Napoli is often dropped or softened, which can sound like a completely different word to those who only learned standard Italian.
- The name Napoli actually translates to 'new city' in its original Greek form, Neapolis.
Examples in context
- Napoli è una città pittoresca.Naples is a picturesque city.This sentence is useful for describing the visual quality of Napoli.Tatoeba #2159520 by Guybrush88, translation #36280 by CM
- Ora che è in Italia, deve vedere Napoli.Now that you are in Italy, you must see Naples.This sentence is useful for suggesting someone visit Napoli while they are in the country.Tatoeba #2159517 by Guybrush88, translation #2159508 by CN
- Napoli è una città da un milione di abitanti circa.Naples is a city of about a million inhabitants.This sentence is useful for stating the approximate population of Napoli.Tatoeba #12164784 by ramen_icastico, translation #12717513 by rul
- La città di Napoli è famosa per la sua storia millenaria e la sua cultura vibrante.The city of Naples is famous for its millenary history and vibrant culture.
- 25 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are talking about their summer travel plans.
- LorenzoTi piacerebbe visitare Napoli quest'estate?Would you like to visit Naples this summer?
- SofiaSì, adoro Napoli e il suo cibo.Yes, I love Naples and its food.
- LorenzoAllora prenoterò un hotel per noi.Then I will book a hotel for us.
- SofiaGrazie, Lorenzo, sei molto gentile.Thank you, Lorenzo, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “naples” translations and entries Napoli, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Napoli, napoli, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
