gnam gnam gnam
The English phrase "nom nom nom" is translated into Italian as gnam gnam gnam.
The phrase gnam gnam gnam is an onomatopoeia used to mimic the sound of eating something delicious, similar to the English "nom nom nom".
Did you know?
- The sound gnam is used not only for food but also as a playful 'bite' when parents pretend to eat their babies' toes or cheeks.
- Unlike the English 'nom', which feels quite modern and internet-centric, the Italian gnam feels more traditional and can be found in older children's literature.
- While English speakers use 'nom' as a sound, an Italian child might use the word gnam to name the act of eating itself in a playful way.
Examples in context
- Mamma mia, che buono!Oh my goodness, how good!
- Sto mangiando da dio!I'm eating like a god!
- Ajere, che sciuscià!Wow, this is tasty!
- Gnam gnam gnam, questa torta è deliziosa!Nom nom nom, this cake is delicious!
- Guarda il bambino, fa gnam gnam gnam con la pappa.Look at the baby, he is going nom nom nom with his food.
- Gnam gnam gnam, che buono questo piatto!Nom nom nom, this dish is so good!
Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are eating a homemade lasagna.
- MartinaAlessandro, assaggia questa lasagna!Alessandro, taste this lasagna!
- AlessandroGnam gnam gnam, è fantastica, Martina.Nom nom nom, it is fantastic, Martina.
- MartinaSono felice che ti piaccia.I am happy that you like it.
- AlessandroNe voglio ancora un altro po'.I want a little bit more.
