congiuntivite
/kon.d͡ʒun.tiˈvi.te/
The English word pinkeye is translated into Italian as congiuntivite.
congiuntivite is a noun used to refer to pinkeye.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /kon.dʒun.tiˈvi.te/. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- The word congiuntivite shares its root with the Italian grammatical term congiuntivo, the subjunctive mood, as both come from the Latin 'conjunctivus' meaning 'joining together'.
- In Italian, the suffix -ite is used not only for medical inflammation like congiuntivite but also to describe an obsessive passion for a topic, such as collezionite for a compulsive need to collect things.
- The word 'congiuntiva' itself stems from the Latin 'conjungere', meaning 'to join', because the membrane joins the eyelid to the eyeball.
Examples in context
- Mi è stata diagnosticata la congiuntiviteI have been diagnosed with pinkeye
- Mi è venuto l'occhio rossoI got a red eye
- Ho un occhio infezionatoI have an infected eye
- Il medico ha diagnosticato la congiuntivite.The doctor diagnosed pinkeye.
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are talking about why Matteo is wearing sunglasses indoors.
- MatteoScusa, ma ho la congiuntivite.Sorry, but I have pinkeye.
- MartinaOh no, Matteo! Fa molto male?Oh no, Matteo! Does it hurt a lot?
- MatteoSì, l'occhio è rosso e prude.Yes, the eye is red and itchy.
- MartinaVai subito dal medico, allora.Go to the doctor right away, then.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry congiuntivite, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
