Svizzera
/ˈzvit.t͡se.ra/feminine
Switzerland in Italian is Svizzera.
Svizzera is the name of the sovereign country of Switzerland.
Meaning: sovereign country (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Svizzera is a feminine noun. When expressing being in or going to Switzerland, use the preposition in without an article, such as in in Svizzera. To express possession or 'of Switzerland', use the articulated preposition della (which is a combination of di and la) because the country is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈzvit.tse.ra/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the phrase fare la Svizzera can be used colloquially to mean remaining neutral or avoiding taking a side in a conflict.
- Italian speakers often refer to the 'Swiss Confederation' as Confederazione Elvetica, which uses the Latin name for the country.
- The Italian name Svizzera is actually an Italianized version of an old German dialect term, rather than a word with Latin roots.
Examples in context
- È nata in Svizzera.She was born in Switzerland.This sentence is useful for stating someone was born in Svizzera.Tatoeba #1539204 by Guybrush88, translation #1335477 by CN
- È mai stata in Svizzera?Have you ever been to Switzerland?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has ever been to Svizzera.Tatoeba #5268760 by Guybrush88, translation #5234296 by CarpeLanam
- Lui è andato in Svizzera.He has gone to Switzerland.This sentence is useful for saying someone has gone to Svizzera.Tatoeba #1816362 by Guybrush88, translation #290171 by CN
- Mi hanno detto che la Svizzera è un paese incredibile.They told me that Switzerland is an incredible country.
- La Svizzera è nota per la sua neutralità politica.Switzerland is known for its political neutrality.
- L'azienda ha filiali in Svizzera.The company has branches in Switzerland.
- Andiamo in Svizzera per le vacanze?Shall we go to Switzerland for the holidays?
- 82 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are talking about their dream vacations.
- SofiaVorrei fare un viaggio in Svizzera.I would like to take a trip to Switzerland.
- LorenzoDavvero? Perché proprio lì?Really? Why there specifically?
- SofiaLa Svizzera ha paesaggi bellissimi.Switzerland has beautiful landscapes.
- LorenzoHai ragione, Sofia.You are right, Sofia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “switzerland” translations and entries Svizzera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Svizzera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
