una birra
/ˈu.na ˈbir.ra/word by word
In Italian, "one beer" is translated as una birra.
una birra is used to refer to a single serving of beer, typically when ordering a drink in a bar or restaurant. When ordering in a bar, it is standard etiquette to add per favore (please) to the end of the phrase.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word una is the feminine singular form of "one" used to match the feminine noun birra.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈu.na ˈbir.ra/. The word has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- While una birra is the standard order, it is common in some social circles to use the phrase facciamo una birra to suggest a casual meeting, even if no alcohol is actually consumed.
- In a traditional Italian bar, ordering una birra often involves paying at the cash register first and then showing the receipt to the bartender to receive the drink.
- The word birra was borrowed from the German word 'Bier', reflecting the historical influence of Northern European brewing cultures on Italy.
Examples in context
- Tom bevve una birra.Tom had one beer.This sentence is useful for saying that Tom had una birra.Tatoeba #4847450 by valealb, translation #8584856 by CK
- Ho bevuto una birra!I had one beer!This sentence is useful for expressing that you had una birra.Tatoeba #7724839 by Guybrush88, translation #7248860 by danepo
- Sami bevve una birra.Sami had one beer.This sentence is useful for saying that Sami had una birra.Tatoeba #11778191 by Guybrush88, translation #6715852 by OsoHombre
- Vorrei ordinare una birra, per favore.I would like to order one beer, please.
- Certamente, ecco una birra.Certainly, here is one beer.
- Mi può portare una birra, per cortesia?Could you bring me one beer, please?
- Certo! Ecco una birra fresca.Sure! Here's a refreshing beer.
- Mi dai una birra?Can you give me one beer?
- Eccola, una deliziosa birra artigianale!Here it is, a delightful craft beer!
- 14 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Matteo and Sofia are at a local bar.
- MatteoSofia, vuoi una birra?Sofia, do you want a beer?
- SofiaSì, grazie, Matteo.Yes, thank you, Matteo.
- MatteoPrendo anche una birra io.I will have a beer too.
- SofiaOttima idea!Great idea!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (una, birra) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries birra, una, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
