Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| New York | /ˌnjuˈjɔrk/ | feminine |
| Nuova York | /ˈnwɔ.va ˈjɔrk/ | feminine |
| Nuova Iorca | feminine | |
| Stato di New York | masculine |
While the English name is standard, different forms exist depending on whether you are being formal or using older, Italianized versions.
Which one should you use?
While 'New York' is commonly used to refer to the state, Stato di New York is the formal way to specify the state itself to avoid confusion with the city. The forms Nuova York and Nuova Iorca are dated versions of the name and are rarely seen in modern Italian.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
La Città di New York is a formal way to say The City of New York. To specify the state itself in a formal context, use Stato di New York.
How does it change in a sentence?
When saying you are in New York, the preposition used depends on what you mean: use a (as in a New York) when referring to the city, whereas in is often used when referring to the state.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌnjuˈjɔrk/
Did you know?
- In Italian, the gender of the city is not explicitly marked, but when using Nuova York, the adjective Nuova is feminine because it agrees with the implied feminine noun città.
- The word stato carries a double meaning in Italian, acting as both a noun for 'state' and the past participle of the verb 'to be'.
- The archaic version Nuova Iorca follows Italian phonology by changing the 'Y' to an 'I', a common historical practice for foreign names in Italian.
Examples in context
- Vive a New York.She lives in New York.This sentence shows how to use New York to express living in the city.Tatoeba #2020005 by Guybrush88, translation #456735 by lukaszpp
- Vivo a New York.I live in New York.This sentence demonstrates how to use New York to express living in the city.Tatoeba #4229559 by billyboh, translation #2425824 by bionicboy
- Vi piace New York?Do you like New York?This sentence shows how to use New York to ask about someone's preference for the city.Tatoeba #3358366 by Guybrush88, translation #1305727 by Ricardo14
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Example conversation
Chiara and Francesco are talking about their next holiday.
- ChiaraVorrei visitare New York quest'anno.I would like to visit New York this year.
- FrancescoÈ un viaggio molto costoso, Chiara.It is a very expensive trip, Chiara.
- ChiaraLo so, ma amo New York.I know, but I love New York.
- FrancescoAllora partiamo insieme, Francesco accetta!Then let's go together, Francesco agrees!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “new york” translations and entries New York, Nuova York, Nuova Iorca, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
