ceramica
/t͡ʃeˈra.mi.ka/feminine
Pottery in Italian is ceramica. Wiktionary also lists arte della ceramica.
Meaning: practise or craft of making pottery (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ceramica | /t͡ʃeˈra.mi.ka/ | feminine |
| arte della ceramica | feminine |
The term ceramica is the standard word used to refer to the art of pottery, the material itself and the finished products. You can also use the phrase ceramica artistica specifically when referring to pottery that has been created by an artist or a professional.
Which one should you use?
The word ceramica is versatile. It can describe the craft of pottery or the physical objects produced. While ceramica is a singular noun, it is frequently used in a collective sense to mean 'ceramics'.
How does it change in a sentence?
ceramica is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /tʃeˈra.mi.ka/. It has four syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- Many traditional Italian ceramics from the Renaissance period are categorized as terracotta, which literally means 'baked earth'.
- In Italian, the word ceramica can refer to both the artistic craft and the industrial material used for bathroom tiles.
- The city of Deruta is so famous for its ceramica that the craft is central to the town's entire identity and economy.
Examples in context
- Sono interessato alla ceramica orientale.I'm interested in oriental pottery.This sentence shows how to express an interest in a specific style of ceramica.Tatoeba #1873085 by Guybrush88, translation #1023151 by ellasevia
- Questa ceramica è stata fatta da un'artista locale.This pottery is made by a local artist.This sentence is useful for describing the origin of a piece of ceramica.Tatoeba #1757697 by Guybrush88, translation #681388 by Source_VOA
- La maiolica è la ceramica della Spagna e dell'Italia.Mayolica is pottery from Spain and Italy.This sentence shows how ceramica can be used to describe specific types of pottery like maiolica.Tatoeba #7969946 by Guybrush88, translation #7808125 by sharris123
- Mi piace studiare la storia della ceramica italiana.I enjoy studying the history of Italian pottery.
- Sei bravo a creare ceramiche!You're talented at creating ceramics!
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Matteo and Chiara are talking in an art studio.
- MatteoTi piace la ceramica?Do you like pottery?
- ChiaraSì, amo creare oggetti con la ceramica.Yes, I love creating objects with pottery.
- MatteoAnche io vorrei imparare questa arte.I would like to learn this art too.
- ChiaraPossiamo iniziare un corso insieme, Matteo.We can start a course together, Matteo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pottery” translations and entries ceramica, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
