ninfa
/ˈnin.fa/feminine
The English word 'nymph' is translated into Italian as ninfa.
The term ninfa is used to describe a mythical or mythological being associated with nature, forests and water elements.
Meaning: mythology: water, forest or mountain spirit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of ninfa is ninfe.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈnin.fa/.
Did you know?
- The Italian word ninfa is the root of the word ninfomania, which describes a compulsive sexual desire in women.
- The word ninfa shares a common root with the English word 'nuptial', as both stem from the Greek concept of a 'young woman' or bride.
- In certain Italian operatic traditions, the term ninfa is used in titles to signal that the setting is an idealized, pastoral dreamworld.
Examples in context
- Tom è un centauro e Mary è una ninfa.Tom is a centaur and Mary is a nymph.This sentence is useful for seeing how to identify characters like a centaur and a ninfa.Tatoeba #3463523 by Guybrush88, translation #1400867 by Spamster
- Quando scaliamo la montagna, sento la presenza delle oreadi nella natura circostante.When we climb the mountain, I feel the presence of the mountain nymphs in the surrounding nature.
- La ninfa protegge la foresta.The nymph protects the forest.
- Ho letto di una ninfa del lago.I read about a lake nymph.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are visiting an art museum.
- LorenzoGuarda questo quadro, Giulia.Look at this painting, Giulia.
- GiuliaChi è quella ninfa nel bosco?Who is that nymph in the woods?
- LorenzoPenso sia una divinità della natura.I think she is a deity of nature.
- GiuliaÈ davvero molto affascinante.She is truly very fascinating.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nymph” translations and entries ninfa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ninfa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
