Sardegna
/sarˈdeɲ.ɲa/feminine
Sardinia is Sardegna in Italian.
Sardegna is the name of the Italian island of Sardinia.
Meaning: island of Italy (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
In Italian, the name of this island is almost always preceded by the definite article la, resulting in la Sardegna.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. It is pronounced /sarˈdeɲ.ɲa/.
Did you know?
- While the official name is Sardegna, the island's indigenous language is Sardo. This language is not a dialect of Italian but a distinct Romance language that is closer to Latin than modern Italian is.
- The name Sardegna shares a root with the English word 'sardine', as both derive from the ancient Greek name for the island, 'Sardinia'.
- Many Italian poems and songs use the phrase l'isola sarda instead of Sardegna to evoke a more romantic or distinct island identity.
Examples in context
- L'Isola di Sardegna è famosa per le sue bellissime spiagge.The Island of Sardinia is famous for its beautiful beaches.
- La Sardegna è un'isola bellissima.Sardinia is a beautiful island.
- Vado in vacanza in Sardegna questo mese.I am going on vacation to Sardinia this month.
- Conosco molto bene la Sardegna.I know Sardinia very well.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are discussing travel plans at a cafe.
- MartinaLorenzo, hai mai visitato la Sardegna?Lorenzo, have you ever visited Sardinia?
- LorenzoNo, non ci sono mai stato.No, I have never been there.
- MartinaDovresti andarci, è un posto stupendo.You should go, it is a wonderful place.
- LorenzoMagari potrei andarci con te.Maybe I could go there with you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sardinia” translations and entries Sardegna, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Sardegna, CC BY-SA 4.0.
